American senator from Pennsylvania; mayor and lieutenant governor turned U.S. senator (since 2023)
House Republican leaders have pulled a scheduled vote on a Democratic war-powers resolution to compel President Trump to seek congressional authorization for the Iran campaign after defections and multiple absences made it clear they lacked the votes to block the measure. The Senate has recently advanced a similar resolution as some Republicans have joined Democrats.
Graham Platner has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine despite weeks of damaging reporting about sexually explicit messages, a chest tattoo linked to Nazi imagery and accounts from former partners describing volatile behavior. Platner has held to the campaign, high-profile Democrats have continued to back him, and he will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Progressives win key primaries in New Jersey and California, led by Adam Hamawy in NJ-12 and Analilia Mejia in NJ-7, with other candidates advancing in California. The results reflect growing support for left-leaning, anti-war platforms and Palestine advocacy, while facing scrutiny over past ties to controversial figures. The broader national trend shows progressives expanding their influence in blue districts ahead of November.
Republican factions in Congress have rebuked President Trump on Iran, the White House ballroom funding, and the anti-weaponization fund, while Ukraine aid moves forward. The party faces growing fractures as it weighs next steps ahead of Election Day.
The Senate has backed a war powers resolution directing Trump to halt US military action against Iran, while the House had previously passed the measure. The move reflects growing unease about the war and the diplomatic push with Iran. Supporters say the resolution asserts Congress’s authority, while opponents warn of constitutional challenges and strategic risks.
Lawmakers have approved a war powers resolution directing President to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The measure, filed under the War Powers Act, passes the Senate and House with largely party-line votes, though questions remain about its legal force and potential constitutional challenges. The White House calls the move symbolic, while supporters say it reasserts congressional authority. Negotiations on a broader Iran deal continue in parallel.
The Senate has approved a war powers resolution directing the president to halt U.S. military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes such steps. The House already passed a similar measure. The vote is largely symbolic and faces legal questions, but it signals mounting congressional concern over the Iran conflict.
Tom Kean Jr. has explained that his four-month absence from Congress was due to inpatient treatment for depression. He says he is healthier and ready to resume his duties, while Republicans argue for transparency and Democrats scrutinize the absence in a closely watched New Jersey district ahead of the November election.
The set of U.S. Supreme Court rulings since 2012 has made juvenile life-without-parole sentences vulnerable to retroactive review. In New Hampshire, the last of five inmates to be resentenced is undergoing a hearing as prosecutors decide what term to seek, with defenses urging 30–40 years and highlighting growth and remorse.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centres that use 50 megawatts or more, directing regulators to complete an environmental impact review and consider rules to make developers pay for power, contribute to grid upgrades and lose tax breaks. The move has drawn praise from community and environmental groups and rebuke from industry and national conservatives.
Democrats are confronting internal divisions over US military aid to Israel as a Massie-sponsored amendment fails in a 314-104 vote, revealing a party fault line between left-wing critics and pro-Israel centrists. The outcome has sparked warnings from leaders that policy may shift under public pressure and shifting views among constituents.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he believes Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu belongs before the International Criminal Court and has told the city's law department to review whether existing New York law allows detaining Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly. President Donald Trump has posted that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
Comedian Maher has defended his White House dinner with Donald Trump and remarks about Trump’s behavior, saying the focus on personality misses what he sees as real policy concerns. He has criticized the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and signaled uncertainty about 2028 voting, while the Kennedy Center’s award decision sparks controversy.
HBO host Bill Maher has sparked renewed debate about the Kennedy Center row surrounding Donald Trump, after commenting on the Center’s status and the political climate. He has criticized Trump’s influence and defended the Center’s programming, while Democrats and Republicans clash over cancelations and art’s role in politics.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that the city cannot execute the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. He is calling on the federal government to join the ICC and carry out the warrant as Netanyahu travels to the UN General Assembly this fall. Multiple outlets report the same limitation and emphasize that international law authority rests with the federal government, not city hall.
A broad mix of Democrats and Republicans are reinterpreting the America First stance as the debate over U.S. support for Israel escalates. Several lawmakers are framing
The House has adopted a war powers resolution directing President Trump to end military actions in Iran; the measure is largely symbolic and faces a challenging path in the Senate, where debate continues as lawmakers react to ongoing conflict and rising oil prices.
Trump has endorsed Darline Graham Nordone in the South Carolina special Senate race, prompting rival candidates to pledge loyalty to the president and outline paths to victory. Sanford, Fry, Norman and Lynch have entered the race, while Gowdy remains a potential wildcard. The field is consolidating around pro-Trump positions and policy priorities.
Congress has approved and blocked war powers resolutions aimed at forcing Trump to end hostilities with Iran, in a developing conflict that has driven oil above $100 a barrel. The House has passed a symbolic concurrent resolution, while the Senate has rejected the joint measure, reflecting bipartisan concern as midterm pressures mount.
A synthesis of several New York Post articles shows Democratic and Republican figures trading sharp rhetoric over party directions, with figures like Joe Scarborough criticizing the left and Fetterman emphasizing Israel support while navigating internal tensions.
During a heated Michigan Senate primary debate, Abdul El-Sayed insists on calling John Fetterman an "ogre" and argues the attack signals a broader strategy in a race defined by rhetoric, endorsements, and strategy. Haley Stevens counters with a focus on Michigan voters and long-term party unity.
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