Why Trump's plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire

The Senate has backed a resolution that allows President Donald Trump to continue military actions in Venezuela without prior congressional notification, following a tie-breaking vote by Senator J.D. Vance. This resolution defeats efforts to limit the president's war powers regarding Venezuela, where tensions have escalated significantly.

Senator Chris Murphy expressed his belief in a correlation between President Trump's declining approval ratings and his increasingly authoritarian behavior, highlighting concerns over the implications of such trends for American democracy.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, a move that may face significant legal challenges. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities regarding immigration policies.

The Senate voted to block a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela, following a shift in support from two Republican senators. This decision allows Trump to continue military operations without congressional oversight, reflecting a significant political maneuvering within the Senate.

Two pivotal Senate Republicans, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, have withdrawn their support for a war-powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, following assurances from officials that there are no plans for U.S. ground troops in the country. This decision comes amid Trump's criticism of five GOP senators who previously sided with Democrats on the issue.

Senate Republicans utilized a rarely invoked procedure to defeat a bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority over Venezuela, despite earlier indications of support for such measures. This decision reflects a significant shift in the political landscape regarding U.S. military involvement in Venezuela.

Over the past two decades, Minnesota has emerged as a significant hub for Somali immigrants, drawn by the state's liberal social policies and job opportunities. However, this community is now facing scrutiny due to a sprawling fraud scandal linked to COVID-19 aid, which has attracted national attention and criticism from political figures, including former President Trump.

President Donald Trump has claimed that he has received credible information indicating that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased, despite Tehran's indications of impending executions and rapid trials for dissenters. This statement comes amid ongoing unrest and protests against the Iranian government.