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‘Ashamed of themselves…’: Trump erupts after Republicans join Democrats to curb POTUS’ war powers

‘Ashamed of themselves…’: Trump erupts after Republicans join Democrats to curb POTUS’ war powers

Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:56 am IST As Iranian missiles and drones slam into Kuwait and Bahrain, Donald Trump is facing a revolt at home. The House has passed a measure to limit his Iran war powers, with four Republicans crossing the aisle just as the Gulf turns into a powder keg. Trump raged on social media that they “should be ashamed of themselves” for undercutting him “in the middle” of final talks with Tehran. With Hormuz threatened, U.S. bases under fire, and his own party splintering, is Trump losing control of both the war and the narrative?   Home / Videos / ‘Ashamed of themselves…’: Trump erupts after Republicans join Democrats to curb POTUS’ war powers Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Under no pressure to make a deal’: Trump lashes out as clock ticks on Iran ceasefire

‘Under no pressure to make a deal’: Trump lashes out as clock ticks on Iran ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at the Democrats, alleging attempts to hurt Washington’s position amid the ongoing war with Iran. The Republican has clarified that he is not under any “pressure” with respect to making a deal with Iran, even as the two-week ceasefire is set to expire soon. Donald Trump lashed out at the Democrats alleging attempts to undermine the US position amid the ongoing war with Iran. (REUTERS) “I read the Fake News saying that I am under “pressure” to make a Deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE! I am under no pressure whatsoever, although, it will all happen, relatively quickly!,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, further adding that time was not his adversary in this case. Follow live updates on Iran-US war here. He also said that the new deal being negotiated with Iran would be better than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the international Iran nuclear deal agreed upon earlier. Trump lashes out at Democrats Donald Trump defended the timeline he laid out …

Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House| India News

Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House| India News

WASHINGTON — The National Governors Association said governors from both parties would be able to meet with President Donald Trump later this month after the White House initially extended invitations to a business meeting only to Republicans. Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House “We’re pleased the president will welcome governors from all 55 states and territories to the White House,” Brandon Tatum, the group’s chief executive, said Wednesday. It’s still unclear whether every governor will participate in the full White House event. Trump initially planned to invite only Republicans to a business meeting while the governors are in Washington for their annual gathering later this month. That prompted an outcry from dozens of Democrats who said they would boycott a dinner at the White House if they weren’t fully included at the business meeting. “If the reports are true that not all governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year,” …

Annual governors’ gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats| India News

Annual governors’ gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats| India News

WASHINGTON — An annual meeting of the nation’s governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events. Annual governors’ gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors. On Tuesday, 18 Democratic governors also announced they would boycott a traditional dinner at the White House. “If the reports are true that not all governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year,” the group wrote. “Democratic governors remain united and will never stop fighting to protect and make life better for people in our states.” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican and the chairman of the NGA, said in a letter Monday to fellow governors obtained by …

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders  | World News

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders  | World News

In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House has passed legislation 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the measure. Forcing the issue to a vote came about after a handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called “discharge petition” to unlock debate, bypassing objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise. Together, the rare political coalitions are rushing to resolve the standoff over the enhanced tax credits that were put in place during the COVID-19 crisis but expired late last year after no agreement was reached during the government shutdown. “The affordability crisis is not a hoax,’ it is very real — despite what Donald Trump has had to say,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, invoking the president’s remarks.“ Democrats made clear before the government was shut down that we were in this affordability fight until …

Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers | World News

Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers | World News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said Monday that negative attention and Republican attacks have contributed to an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state,” making it impossible for him to serve full-time as governor while also being a candidate to keep his job. “Every minute that I spend defending my own political interest would be a minute I can’t spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who want to prey on our differences,” Walz said at the state capitol. “So I’ve decided to step out of this race, and I’ll let others worry about the election while I focus on the work that’s in front of me for the next year.” Walz did not take questions from reporters after speaking for about seven minutes, …

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul | World News

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul | World News

Blanche pledged that the Trump administration eventually would meet its obligation required by law. But he stressed that the department was obligated to act with caution as it goes about making public thousands of documents that can include sensitive information. Friday’s partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats who have accused the Republican administration of trying to hide information. This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Ghislaine Maxwell, third from left, and former President Bill Clinton, far right, with a group of unknown people. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP) Blanche called that pushback disingenuous as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to struggle with calls for greater transparency, including from members of his political base, about the government’s investigations into Epstein, who once counted Trump as well as several political leaders and business titans among his peers. “The reason why we are still reviewing documents and still continuing our process is simply that to protect victims,” Blanche told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” …

Epstein file release update: DOJ ‘breaking the law’; massive uproar after latest announcement

Epstein file release update: DOJ ‘breaking the law’; massive uproar after latest announcement

The US Department of Justice announced it will release only a portion of its files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein this week. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News that the department plans to release several hundred thousand documents in phases. US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), accompanied by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), speaking during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. November 18, 2025. (REUTERS) “There’s a lot of eyes looking at these, and we want to make sure that when we do produce the materials we are producing, that we are protecting every single victim,” Blanche said. Lawmakers: ‘Legal violation’ The decision has prompted swift rebuke on Capitol Hill. Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin, top Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement: “We are now examining all legal options in the face of this violation of federal law.” They added, “The survivors of this nightmare deserve justice, the co-conspirators must be held accountable, and the American people deserve complete transparency from the DOJ.” Also …

‘Cherry-picked photos’: House Republicans hit out as Democrats and Jeffries press DoJ to release full Epstein files | World News

‘Cherry-picked photos’: House Republicans hit out as Democrats and Jeffries press DoJ to release full Epstein files | World News

Abigail Jackson said House Democrats are “selectively releasing cherry-picked photos. (Photo: X/@ATJackson47) House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged the Trump administration to “comply with the law” and release the full set of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to reporters, Jeffries said his party would keep pressing the Department of Justice to meet the 19 December deadline set by Congress. His comments were reported by The Guardian. Jeffries said, “The so-called Department of Justice under the Trump administration needs to comply with the law. These people who are part of the Trump administration, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, all said for years that they wanted to release the Epstein files. Didn’t they come into office and do the exact opposite, obstruct and obfuscate, hide stuff from the American people? All we want is full transparency so that the American people can get the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” Today’s release by House Democrats included 19 photos from Epstein’s estate. The photos, part of a larger cache of …

Democrats Look To Block UAE Arms Sales, As Trump Announces New Deals

Democrats Look To Block UAE Arms Sales, As Trump Announces New Deals

Washington: US congressional Democrats on Thursday sought to block arms sales to the United Arab Emirates over its alleged involvement in Sudan’s civil war and concern about crypto currency ties, the same day Republican President Donald Trump announced $200 billion in new deals with the Gulf State. Democrats Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, Brian Schatz and Tim Kaine, and Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, introduced resolutions of disapproval in the Senate that would block three arms sales to the UAE. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, the top Democrat on the panel’s Africa subcommittee, introduced resolutions of disapproval in the House of Representatives. The senators cited concerns that have been raised about Abu Dhabi arming Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in Sudan’s civil war. The UAE has repeatedly denied such charges. They also cited the announcement by MGX, an investment firm backed by the Emiratis, that it would use a stablecoin launched by Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto venture for its $2 …