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House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers
The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president’s handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian…
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Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
The Trump administration is eyeing a workaround for one of the procedural hurdles facing its proposed 250-foot arch: weakening federal oversight of all construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics say that the move would not only clear a path for President Trump's controversial projects in D.C., but also endanger the preservation of historic and cultural…