The US Senate has rejected another Democratic attempt to curtail Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, failing 47 to 52 – the fourth such vote since the conflict began on 28 February.
Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote in favour; John Fetterman the only Democrat to vote against.
Democrats have pledged to keep forcing the vote weekly.
A critical pressure point is approaching: under the 1973 War Powers Act, Congress must authorise the conflict or begin a withdrawal at the 60-day mark – which falls in late April.
Several Republicans have privately warned they will not support an extension if no deal is reached by then.
Russian Strikes Kill 22 Hours Before Putin’s “Truce”
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 22 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, just hours before Vladimir Putin’s unilateral two-day Victory Day “ceasefire” was
6 May 2026
