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3 House Democrats oppose US military force against Iran, urge continued diplomacy

3 House Democrats oppose US military force against Iran, urge continued diplomacy

'If the President believes military action is necessary, he must come to Congress,' says senior lawmakers

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US Democrats hail Supreme Court striking down most of Trump's global tariffs
20.02.2026

US Democrats hail Supreme Court striking down most of Trump's global tariffs

'A victory for the wallets of every American consumer. Trump’s illegal tariff tax just collapsed,' says Senate minority leader

Trump calls Supreme Court tariff ruling 'disgrace': Reports
20.02.2026

Trump calls Supreme Court tariff ruling 'disgrace': Reports

Citing a person familiar with Trump's reaction, local media reports say US president has backup plan

Trump to travel to China March 31-April 2: White House official
20.02.2026

Trump to travel to China March 31-April 2: White House official

Visit expected to focus on trade talks between Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping

Washington in discussions with India over sale of Venezuelan oil: US envoy
20.02.2026

Washington in discussions with India over sale of Venezuelan oil: US envoy

'The (US) Department of Energy is speaking to the Ministry of Energy here and we are hoping to have some news on that very soon,' says US ambassador to India

US imposes visa restrictions on Chilean officials for 'undermining regional security'
20.02.2026

US imposes visa restrictions on Chilean officials for 'undermining regional security'

'We continue to promote accountability for Chilean nationals who intentionally work to destabilize our hemisphere,' says State Department