US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters
President Trump claimed the military campaign against Iran was 'close to over' following a Senate vote supporting his policy.
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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led effort to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, with only Senator Rand Paul breaking party lines to support the measure.
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43 OUTLETSLeft-leaning outlets like The New Republic frame the vote as Republicans "killing" efforts to rein in a "war of choice," while right-leaning sources like Fox News describe it as a rejection of a "Democrat attempt" to curb executive authority. Most center-leaning coverage, including Reuters, focuses on the legislative stalemate and Trump's claims that the military campaign is nearing its end.
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