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Senate Republicans Block War Powers Check on Trump

Senate Republicans, joined by one Democrat, voted 47-52 to defeat a resolution that would have curtailed President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran without congressional authorisation. The defeat leaves Trump with unchecked military authority as the conflict expands, though a separate House vote is still expected. A House vote to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files — backed by five Republicans — passed the same day 24-19, signalling rare bipartisan friction with the administration.

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Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Guardian · Mar 4

US congressional panel votes to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

US congressional panel votes to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Financial Times · Mar 4

Mar 4

A split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran

NPR · 9:50 PM

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