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16:33 republished Cassidy votes with Senate majority in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran The U.S. Capitol on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The Republican-led U.S. Senate served up a rare public check on President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday when it voted to approve a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran. Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have agreed in a rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran. The concurrent resolution, which passed 50-48, does not require the president’s signature and its enforceability has been a perennial topic of debate. The Senate’s approval occurred against the backdrop of the…

A federal appeals court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for the expedited removal of immigrants who are living far from the border. A panel of the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia circuit ruled 2-1 to overturn a decision by a judge who in August 2025 blocked the US Department of Homeland Security’s move to expand who qualifies for expedited removal. That expedited removal process has for nearly three decades been used to quickly return migrants apprehended at the border. But in January 2025, the administration expanded its scope to cover non-citizens apprehended anywhere in the US who could…

Damon Landor, a devout Rastafarian, understood the threat that prisons and jails posed to his hair — and his faith. Hair is considered sacred in Rastafari, and cutting it violates a religious commitment. Twice Louisiana prison employees had respected Landor’s religious rights and left his dreadlocks alone. But then, in 2020, with three weeks left in Landor’s five-month sentence on a drug-possession charge, he was transferred to a third prison. Download the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased. Straight Facts™. Point phone camera here At intake, he showed a guard a printed copy of a court ruling that protected his right to keep his hair. But the guard — as well as the warden — were…

The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections. The 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law Wednesday at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation 85-5 on Monday. Watch NBC6 free wherever you are The legislation would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes. It represents one of the most sweeping efforts in…

With Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings dropping out of the race due to health problems, former Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly would appear the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor taking place on Aug. 18. However, Democratic voters looking for an alternative will have choices: Five other candidates have qualified to run for […]