Senate passes Iran War Powers Resolution 50-48 to block Trump while he pushes peace deal

For the first time since the Iran conflict began, both chambers of Congress have moved to block continued US involvement. The Senate voted 50 to 48 on a House-passed measure directing President Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats: Susan Collins. Lisa Murkowski. Bill Cassidy. Rand Paul. The vote …

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The UN Security Council votes this morning on a resolution authorizing military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

🇺🇳 The UN Security Council votes this morning on a resolution authorizing military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution was drafted by Bahrain and has the support of Gulf Arab states. It would give countries legal cover to use force to restore free shipping… https://t.co/bBhnsITu2G pic.twitter.com/SaxJ6W94pV — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, …

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Iran signals no retreat as US pressure and strikes intensify. Both sides are locked in escalation without a credible path to short term resolution. US officials are talking about a potential $150 per barrel for oil. Iran starts Mag 7 facility bombardment at 12:30PM ET

Iran Military News ☫ @IranMilitaryEN Strategic Assessment: The intensification of blind US attacks, which in some cases target civilian infrastructure such as airplanes or wheat silos in remote cities and have also damaged Iran’s industrial infrastructure, along with successive covert messages to start diplomacy with Iran, all of which have been met with Iranian indifference, …

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Kaine, Paul, Schumer, & Schiff file War Powers Resolution “to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces Against Venezuela

BREAKING: Kaine, Paul, Schumer, & Schiff file War Powers Resolution "to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress." pic.twitter.com/HapQN8HXM9 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 3, 2025 Kaine, Paul, Schumer, & Schiff File War Powers Resolution on Venezuela Filing of resolution comes after President …

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Senate passes resolution, October 14 declared Charlie Kirk day

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a resolution to create a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” The day would be observed on his birthday, October 14. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/b1uGQfmXll — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 18, 2025 “Charlie worked to make our nation a better place in his 31 years before he was lost …

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Worst Dallas Fed manufacturing survey since 2020 – New orders collapse. Prices paid soars… No resolution to the event driving the plunge.

Worst Dallas Fed manufacturing survey since 2020: New orders collapse.Prices paid soars. There’s a term for this. It’s called ‘margin compression’, and it’s deflationary for asset prices. pic.twitter.com/5HmmYd57T2 — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) April 28, 2025 Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index down to -35.80 (forecast-17, previous-16.30). 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/isnBK90Tw2 — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) April 28, 2025 …

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United States joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Washington Post — The United States voted with Russia, North Korea, Iran and 14 other Moscow-friendly countries Monday against a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and calling for the return of Ukrainian territory. The resolution, sponsored by representatives from Kyiv, passed overwhelmingly in the U.N. General Assembly. The U.S. delegation also abstained from …

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FED MINUTES: SEVERAL PARTICIPANTS SUGGEST HALTING OR SLOWING BALANCE SHEET REDUCTION PENDING DEBT CEILING RESOLUTION

Fed Minutes (January 2025) Fed can maintain policy at restrictive level if economy strong Several participants suggest halting or slowing balance sheet reduction pending debt ceiling resolution Two participants believe risks to achieving inflation mandate outweigh risks to employment mandate Most participants judged risks to dual mandate objectives were roughly in balance Fed wants further …

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Trump struggled with passing his preferred resolution; Bitcoin handouts unlikely.

Statist Bitcoin Wackos just making things up now. Trump couldn't even get a his preferred continuing resolution passed, you really think a handout to @saylor's Bitcoin loons is going to pass both House and Senate? Besides, Trump is about 20 days from having his hands very full. https://t.co/9QMTTJQw0k — Sold At The Top (@soldatthetop) January …

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Pelosi’s J6 Select Committee Deemed Illegitimate in House Resolution

Pelosi’s J6 Select Committee deemed “ILLEGITIMATE” in new House resolution.. DEVELOPING.. If congress acts this would END THE CRIMINAL CHARGES holding Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro, Mark Meadows, and Steve Bannon, in Contemp.. BREAKING REPORT: ⚠️ Pelosi’s J6 Select Committee deemed "ILLEGITIMATE" in new House resolution.. DEVELOPING.. If congress acts this would END THE CRIMINAL CHARGES …

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These 61 House Insane Democrats voted against a resolution that condemns calls to defund the police

The House passed a resolution on Friday condemning calls to defund the police. 61 House Democrats voted against it. The resolution also blamed progressive policies for an uptick in violence against cops. The House of Representatives easily passed a resolution by a 337-61 margin on Friday that condemned calls to defund the police and blamed …

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Ah, the brilliance of political logic! Pelosi supporting bills she hasn’t read, Haley trusting jury decisions without evidence, and who knew bombing was the secret to world peace? Haley’s call for “preventive” strikes, truly a masterclass in conflict resolution.

Well, it seems like the art of decision-making is truly evolving. Nancy Pelosi supports Biden’s border bill—which she hasn’t yet read 😂 pic.twitter.com/QP76PoMyaK — Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) January 29, 2024 Nikki Haley says she trusts the E. Jean Carroll jury verdict and thinks “they made their decision based on the evidence.” pic.twitter.com/HJMDZiaVIW — Julia 🇺🇸 …

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New bank failure incoming? FDIC held a CLOSED meeting at 3:12 pm yesterday to consider matters related to the Corporation’s supervision, corporate, and resolution activities. A closed meeting like this was held before Heartland Tri-State Bank failed back in July.

Source: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-28472.pdf TLDRS: FDIC held a CLOSED meeting yesterday about resolution matters that the public interest did not require consideration of the matters in a meeting open to public observation. I show Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kansas failed after a similar meeting like yesterday. Fresh bank fail incoming? https://dismal-jellyfish.com/fdic-closed-meeting-sign-of-upcoming-bank-collapse/ Adding, on Monday, FDIC warned about CRE (replacing …

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Imagine My Shock: Israel’s Vassal State Vetoes UN Resolution Calling for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

by Chris Black The blood of the women and children slaughtered in Gaza by Israel is on the hands of Americans. The government exists because the American people allow it to exist. That is, on some level, victim-blaming, but it’s also just true. Watch the moment the US vetoes the UN resolution calling for a …

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House Passes Resolution Stating ‘Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism’

The House on Tuesday passed a resolution that says “anti-Zionism is antisemitism,” the chamber’s latest piece of legislation conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. The resolution, which is presented as a resolution condemning antisemitism, passed in a vote of 314-14-92. Only thirteen Democrats and one Republican voted against the legislation, while 92 Democrats voted “present” …

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BREAKING: House Passes Two-Step Continuing Resolution to Avert Partial Government Shutdown

The Republican-held House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass Speaker Mike Johnson’s two-part continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown on Nov. 17. Johnson’s plan, the “Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024,” would temporarily extend a majority of federal funding through Feb. 2, as well as four other appropriations bills until Jan. …

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Eight Republicans joined Democrats in supporting a motion to refer the impeachment resolution to the Homeland Security Committee, blocking it.

The House shelved a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday, punting on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) effort to boot the Biden administration official from his post for his handling of the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. Eight Republicans joined Democrats in supporting a motion to refer the impeachment resolution to …

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Automaker Bigwigs Finally Admit EV Sales Are in Jeopardy. The Senate Has Enacted A GOP Resolution To Overturn Biden’s EV Charger Rule.

via Natural News: Earlier in October, several car manufacturer executives acknowledged that their ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans are in jeopardy, at least in the near term, Business Insider reported. Dealers have been warning of slowing EV demand, growing inventory and dropping sales for months. Several of the auto bigwigs at some of the biggest carmakers expressed discomfort …

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Now that the Speaker stalemate is resolved, Republicans to push ahead with resolution to expel George Santos from House

Some New York Republicans say they’re going to push ahead with a formal resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, Republican of New York, now that the House is open after its three-week speaker stalemate. Santos’ New York House colleagues announced a measure last week to boot him from Congress, after federal prosecutors added new …

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Bank fail Friday incoming? FDIC announces meeting that occurred yesterday to consider, among other things ‘resolution activities’. Last time this happened (7/27), Heartland Bank failed (7/28).

by Dismal-Jellyfish https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-18988.pdf Previous Instance: FDIC Alert! Sunshine meeting notice for meting that the public interest did not require consideration of & already occurred today at 11:16a.m., & considered supervision, corporate, and RESOLUTION activities, with the paperwork for the meeting that already occurred, filed today at 4:15p.m. Bank fail? Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kansas, was …

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Federal Reserve Alert! Fed Releases Public sections of July 2023 Resolution Plans aka “Living Wills” for: Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, State Street Corp, and Wells Fargo & Co.

by Dismal-Jellyfish Bank of America (PDF) Bank of New York Mellon Corp (PDF) Citigroup (PDF) Credit Suisse (PDF)***** Goldman Sachs (PDF) JPMorgan Chase (PDF) Morgan Stanley (PDF) State Street Corp (PDF) Wells Fargo & Co (PDF) ***** Credit Suisse submitted this plan pursuant to a deficiency identified in the firm’s December 17, 2021, resolution plan …

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Hunter Biden investigation uncovers evidence suggesting Biden may resign. House passes Joe Biden impeachment resolution, moves to Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.

BREAKING.🚨🚨 New smoking gun evidence uncovered in the Hunter Biden investigation now have many believing Joe Biden may ultimately be forced to resign.https://t.co/nun4zAfB7Z — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 22, 2023 New evidence has surfaced showing that Hunter Biden sought to fulfill a deal with a Chinese national in 2017 where he said he was “sitting …

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