House Votes

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to end the war in Iran by approving a war powers resolution. • This resolution would stop President Donald Trump from continuing military actions in the region without explicit congressional approval. • The decision limits the executive branch's authority to conduct warfare and shifts control over military engagement back to Congress.

• The US House of Representatives voted for a third time to pass a war powers resolution aimed at ending the war with Iran and curbing President Trump's military authority. • Representative Mast supported the measure, stating that the ongoing threat to the United States has reached a point where "enough is enough." • The resolution responds to rising military casualties, increasing war costs, and higher gas prices affecting the domestic market.

• The US House of Representatives voted for the third time to limit President Donald Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran. • Seven Republicans joined Democrats in backing a resolution that directs the administration to withdraw US forces from hostilities. • This vote represents a legislative effort to restrict the executive branch's power to engage in foreign conflicts without congressional approval.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to pass a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. • This legislative action aims to stop President Donald Trump from continuing military operations without the explicit approval of Congress. • The decision creates a legal check on executive power regarding the use of military force in the region.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Tuesday to pass a war powers resolution intended to end the war in Iran. • This marks the third time the House has approved a measure to stop President Donald Trump from continuing military actions without congressional approval. • The resolution limits the executive branch's authority to conduct military operations in Iran without a formal mandate from Congress.

Vote comes amid Republican call to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus a catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn is returned homeDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of Mecca yesterday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city. A spokesperson for the kingdom, which is fighting the Iran-aligned group in Yemen, said the security of Islam’s two holiest sites and of pilgrims was a “red line”. Mecca, home to shrines sacred to Muslims worldwide, is Islam’s holiest ​city and the focal point ‌of the annual ‌hajj pilgrimage.Meanwhile, in Washington, the US House of Representatives has voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution a few hours after a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showed the conflict had cost at least $38bn and left the US stockpile of defensive missiles so depleted it could take five years to rebuild.Why is Pete Hegseth being targeted by lawmakers? Republican congressman Thomas Massie has proposed impeaching Pete Hegseth, saying the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of war with Iran and the deaths of civilians in conflicts worldwide.How is the Trump administration reversing decisions over arming Israel? Congress has been informally notified about a pending deal, with the US planning to deliver powerful 2,000lb bombs to Israel. The weapons prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago.How has Ed Sheeran responded? In a lengthy Instagram post, the British singer said: “I have always used my platform and music to bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together … I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn’t mean I don’t have them, and it doesn’t mean that I don’t care. Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” Continue reading...

The action is likely the last House vote on issue ahead of the midterm electionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailOn Capitol Hill today, Dr Nicole Saphier, Donald Trump’s third pick to be the US surgeon general will face lawmakers on the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee for a confirmation hearing at 10am ET.A reminder that the president withdrew his last two nominations for the top doctor position – Casey Means and Dr Janette Nesheiwat. While Means’ nomination fell apart after she was grilled by senators in February, Trump withdrew his support for Nesheiwat after questions circled around her academic credentials. Continue reading...

• The House of Representatives approved a nonbinding proposal directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in the war with Iran. • While the House passed the measure, Senate Republicans voted against it, effectively allowing the President to continue waging the conflict. • Democrats forced these votes to strategically tie Republican lawmakers to an unpopular war in an effort to gain political leverage ahead of the November elections.

• The House of Representatives voted to pass a stopgap funding measure intended to prevent a government shutdown during an election year. • This legislation aims to avoid the third potential shutdown since last September, though Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns over political calculations. • The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and requires Democratic support to meet the 60-vote threshold for passage.

• The House of Representatives voted to pass a stopgap funding measure intended to prevent a government shutdown during an election year. • This move aims to avoid the third potential shutdown since last September, though Speaker Mike Johnson criticized those attempting to use the process for political leverage. • The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and will require Democratic support to reach the necessary 60-vote threshold for passage.

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• The House of Representatives returns Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with the Rules Committee preparing floor votes on bills addressing safety in Washington, D.C., Department of Homeland Security funding, and vessel security. • Speaker Johnson has no plans to bring a clean extension of FISA Section 702 to the floor this week, as the surveillance provision faces expiration in mid-April. • These votes occur amid ongoing bipartisan efforts in the House Financial Services Committee to initiate bicameral conference negotiations on differing housing bills between chambers.