The Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion on June 27 that effectively restrained judges’ ability to issue sweeping orders blocking the president’s policies. Known as nationwide injunctions, the number of orders has exploded in frequency, with a particular spike under President Donald Trump. In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court said that Congress hadn’t granted
The Senate on June 27 rejected a resolution by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) submitted in response to the United States’ bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities earlier in June. Kaine’s resolution—being brought to the floor after a cease-fire in the 12 day conflict between Israel and Iran has already gone into effect—failed in a 47–53 vote.
Did Iran move its enriched uranium before U.S. strikes on nuclear sites? – CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly a week after the U.S. bombing raid on Iran’s nuclear facilities, there is no information about the location of roughly 900 pounds of highly-enriched uranium that Iran claims was removed ahead of the strikes. “Face the
The impact of Supreme Court’s decision on nationwide injunctions – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court limited the use of nationwide injunctions, reining in federal judges’ ability to issue sweeping orders that have in recent years stymied implementation of policies from Republican and Democratic presidential administrations alike. Jan Crawford has details. View CBS
Washington — The Senate on Friday voted down an effort to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, as Democratic anger festers over the lack of details about the recent strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities. The measure failed in a 47-53 vote, with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voting with most Democrats
War powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump's military authority against Iran defeated in Senate vote amid ongoing debate over congressional role in authorizing strikes.
President Trump said Friday he believes a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is possible “within the next week.” “I think it’s close,” Mr. Trump told reporters when asked about the prospect of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. “We think within the next week, we’re going to get a ceasefire.” The Trump administration has