Senate to vote on war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran as gas prices upend midterms
More Republicans are peeling way from the president as the war drags on, a rare slap back to Trump, as they campaign for control of Congress.
The US Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at halting military action in Iran. This development comes as gas prices are impacting the midterm elections. Some Republicans are distancing themselves from the president as the war continues, marking a rare instance of dissent.
A Senate committee has approved the nomination of Chris Klomp as deputy secretary of health and human services. The nomination was advanced by the Senate Finance committee in a 15-12 vote, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joining all Republicans in supporting Klomp.
In other news, Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin has called for stronger regional mechanisms to prevent farmer-herder conflicts in West Africa. According to him, Nigeria's experience in tackling displacement and resource-based conflicts offers useful lessons for the region.
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