Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over Trump’s Renewed Hostilities with Iran
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran following Donald Trump's announcement to reinstate a maritime blockade and impose tariffs on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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