Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday that Congress does not yet need to weigh in on potential U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran war, dismissing a Senate Democrat's plan to force a vote on a war powers resolution as "getting the cart ahead of the horse." … [Read more...] about GOP Sen. Thune calls Iran war powers resolution premature; Democratic senator plans to force vote
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Pope Leo resumes papal tradition and escapes Rome’s summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo
Leo will transfer to the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, from July 6-20 "for a period of rest" and again for a few days over the Catholic Assumption feast day in August, the Vatican said. … [Read more...] about Pope Leo resumes papal tradition and escapes Rome’s summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo
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Nationals Designate Juan Yepez For Assignment
The Nationals announced a series of roster moves today. Outfielder Robert Hassell III and infielder José Tena have been optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Outfielder Daylen Lile has been recalled while third baseman Brady House has had his contract selected. Those four moves were reported yesterday. To open a 40-man spot for House, the Nats designated first baseman Juan Yepez for … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Juan Yepez For Assignment
Trump, Starmer use G7 summit to finalize trade deal announced in May
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday finalized key parts of the trade deal-in-principle their countries announced in early May. … [Read more...] about Trump, Starmer use G7 summit to finalize trade deal announced in May