8 h. ago Did Donald Trump just become the most powerful president in modern history?

With one unprovoked strike against Iran, and a compliant Congress in tow, Trump shows that he wields the most unilateral power of any American leader since Lincoln, writes John Bowden

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38 h. ago House Democratic veterans back moves to limit Trump’s military authority

Letter from 12 members demanding congressional approval for war follows Trump’s unauthorized bombing of IranUS politics live – latest updatesA group of 12 House Democratic military veterans have thrown their weight behind efforts to constrain Donald Trump’s military authority, announcing they will support a War Powers Act resolution in response to the US president’s go ahead for airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.The veterans – some of whom served in Iraq and Afghanistan – were strongly critical of Trump’s decision to launch what they called “preventive air strikes” without US congressional approval, drawing explicit parallels to the run-up to some of America’s longest recent wars. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Inside Trump's attack on Iran nuke bases with 'bunker buster' bombs and missiles

The major US operation is said to have targeted Iran’s nuclear sites using some of its most powerful weapons, according to Donald Trump - including six 30,000lb bunker-busting bombs

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7 d. ago Is this Trump’s WMD moment? President overrules intelligence agencies on Iran to justify war

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump rose to power criticizing Bush-era politicians for lying about weapons of mass destruction. Now he is accused of doing the same, Richard Hall writes.

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1 week ago Photos of military parade marking Army's 250th anniversary amid anti

A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands. Hours before the parade, anti-war protesters displayed signs reading “Homes not drones” near a military equipment exhibit on the National Mall celebrating the Army’s birthday.

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2 w. ago White House probes Biden aides for allegedly concealing decline

Donald Trump’s order says aides abused power of presidential signatures through use of an ‘autopen’

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3 w. ago The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies

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3 w. ago Asian shares and US futures jump after court rules against Trump's sweeping tariffs

Asian shares have advanced and U.S. futures jumped after a federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law

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3 w. ago US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

Ruling from court of international trade in New York comes after slew of lawsuits arguing president exceeded authorityA federal trade court on Wednesday blocked Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.The ruling from a three-judge panel at the New York-based court of international trade came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, left US trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal trade court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law

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4 w. ago Navy to use AI to detect ‘hostile’ Russian activity in the Arctic

UK sanctions have also hampered Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to maintain his fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers to aid his invasion of Ukraine, as Donald Trump calls him ‘absolutely crazy’ for firing hundreds of drones and missiles overnight

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4 w. ago 'No one should underestimate the significance of this': REBECCA ENGLISH reveals King Charles' subtle move that's got royal sources whispering

Today's visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to Ottawa will 'reinforce the power and the strength of the message' to Donald Trump that 'Canada is not for sale'.

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