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Republicans rebel as Trump's Iran policy faces House vote and sinking approval

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Donald Trump’s political standing is under mounting pressure as Republicans in Congress rebel against his Iran policy, his approval rating sinks to a new low, and even his domestic projects face ridicule. On Friday, the House of Representatives voted to limit the president’s war powers in Iran, a rare rebuke that follows weeks of faltering ceasefire talks and airstrikes that killed the family of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The vote, reported by Negocios and Digi24, marks the first time a Republican-controlled chamber has directly constrained Trump’s military agenda since he returned to the White House.

Trump, who insists the United States will prevail in Iran “either militarily or on paper,” has simultaneously dangled the prospect of a historic meeting with Khamenei if a deal materialises. “We’re getting along quite well,” he told reporters on Thursday, while also asserting that Washington does not need Tehran’s consent to secure enriched uranium supplies Reuters. Yet the ceasefire extension he seeks is now in doubt after the House vote, which passed with bipartisan support and threatens to derail his preferred timeline for de-escalation.

The president’s domestic agenda is equally embattled. His approval rating has slumped to -25 in the latest *Economist*/YouGov survey, the lowest since his return to office, with voters citing the Iran conflict and economic anxiety as primary concerns ahead of November’s midterms The Independent. Meanwhile, his proposal for a “Trump Promenade” linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River—complete with a flag-blue reflecting pool—has drawn mockery, including from Bruce Springsteen, whose recent concerts in Washington drew crowds reportedly disillusioned by the president’s tenure Helsingin Sanomat.

Even within his own party, resistance is growing. The *Frankfurter Allgemeine* reports that Republicans are “testing their strength” against Trump’s Iran policy, while *Politico* notes that the White House is quietly reviewing tariffs imposed earlier this year amid pressure from business lobbies FAZ Digi24. Abroad, thousands protested in Tirana against a Kushner-linked development on Albania’s coast, underscoring the global backlash to Trump-branded ventures Reuters.

With his aura of invincibility fading, Trump faces a summer of legislative gridlock, diplomatic setbacks, and public disenchantment—raising questions about whether his second term will be defined by legacy projects or lasting damage to American institutions.

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#USA #Iran President Donald Trump said he would be willing to meet Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at some point if diplomatic efforts advance. Trump stated he expects to meet Irans leader eventually and said the two sides are getting along quite well despite faltering peace efforts. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room

telegram bot · 2 days ago

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După sala de bal de la Casa Albă, Donald Trump are o nouă ambiție: o promenadă în inima Washingtonului care să-i poarte numele Președintele american Donald Trump a anunţat joi intenţia de a construi o promenadă care să îi poarte numele în apropierea Lincoln Memorial, clădire emblematică din capitala Washington, transmite AFP, citată de Agerpres. Preşedintele american a declarat că aleea va lega impunătorul monument din marmură albă, ridicat în onoarea ilustrului său predecesor Abraham Lincoln, de râul Potomac, care curge în apropiere.

digi24 · 2 days ago

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Donald Trump mení plány na oslavy nezávislosti USA. Láka na masové zhromaždenie vo Washingtone Donald Trump plánuje vo Washingtone masové zhromaždenie na oslavu 250. výročia nezávislosti USA. Pôvodné koncerty zrušil po odrieknutí účasti viacerých umelcov, nahradí ich vojenskými kapelami a rečníkmi.

aktuality.sk · 2 days ago

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Trumps nya projekt: Promenadstråk i eget namn Donald Trump vill sätta avtryck i USA:s huvudstad, och nu kommer nästa förslag – ett promenadstråk från Lincolnmonumentet ned till Potomacfloden.

svenska dagbladet · 2 days ago

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Albanie: la colère des opposants aux projets immobiliers de la famille Trump vire à la mobilisation politique Cest le cinquième jour de manifestations en Albanie contre des projets immobiliers de la famille Trump alors que Jared Kushner et son épouse Ivanka Trump veulent construire des hôtels de luxe dans des zones protégées. Des travaux préparatoires ont commencé sur le littoral malgré lopposition des associations écologistes. Sans compter que le Premier ministre albanais Edi Rama est accusé de corruption dans cette affaire.

rfi.fr · 2 days ago

Oil executives warn Trump that Iran war will cause gas prices to spike within weeks due to dwindling supplies: report President Trump and administration officials have insisted gas prices will come down as soon as the war ends, but there is no deadline in sight

Oil executives warn Trump that Iran war will cause gas prices to spike within weeks due to dwindling supplies: report President Trump and administration officials have insisted gas prices will come down as soon as the war ends, but there is no deadline in sight

independent · 2 days ago

Trumps approval rating hits another new low on 500th day back in the White House President Donald Trumps net popularity on -25 in latest Economist/YouGov survey, with the Iran war and economy still major concerns for voters ahead of Novembers midterms

Trumps approval rating hits another new low on 500th day back in the White House President Donald Trumps net popularity on -25 in latest Economist/YouGov survey, with the Iran war and economy still major concerns for voters ahead of Novembers midterms

independent · 2 days ago

Donald Trump y el fracaso de un mundo sin reglas: "Sus decisiones sabotean el proceso de negociación" La Tercera Guerra del Golfo, de la que el presidente de EEUU está ya harto, reescribe la forma de entender las alianzas, la fidelidad, la contienda y la fuerza bruta en la era de los drones y la IA Leer

Donald Trump y el fracaso de un mundo sin reglas: "Sus decisiones sabotean el proceso de negociación" La Tercera Guerra del Golfo, de la que el presidente de EEUU está ya harto, reescribe la forma de entender las alianzas, la fidelidad, la contienda y la fuerza bruta en la era de los drones y la IA Leer

elmundo · 2 days ago

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Survey: 54 of Dutch fans less excited for World Cup because of Donald Trump A majority of Dutch football fans, 54 percent, say their enthusiasm for the upcoming World Cup has been dampened by President Donald Trumps presence and the broader political climate in the United

nltimes.nl · 2 days ago

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesnt need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Irans supreme leader

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesnt need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Irans supreme leader

independent · 2 days ago

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Schimbare de direcție la Washington: Trump ar putea limita tarifele impuse, pe fondul presiunilor economice Administrația americană analizează o posibilă revizuire a politicii tarifare promovate de președintele Donald Trump, în încercarea de a găsi un echilibru între angajamentele politice ale președintelui și efectele economice resimțite la nivel intern. Surse apropiate discuțiilor indică faptul că unele dintre tarifele anunțate anterior ar putea fi reduse sau aplicate mai restrâns decât în forma inițială. Discuțiile au loc în contextul unor presiuni tot mai mari din partea mediului de afaceri și a analiștilor economici, care avertizează asupra impactului asupra prețurilor și comerțului, anunță Politico.

digi24 · 2 days ago

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Marken gungar under Trump Sluta kriga i Iran – och skänk mer vapen till Ukraina. Det skakar under Donald Trump, som nu förlorar flera tunga omröstningar i kongressen. Och inte ens Milli Vanilli vill sjunga på Trumps 250-årsfest för USA.

svenska dagbladet · 2 days ago

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Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of Panorama documentary on US president

financial times · 2 days ago

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision reut.rs/4ecOaOm

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision reut.rs/4ecOaOm

bluesky bot · 2 days ago

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 — YouGov poll finds that 68 of Americans want a deal to be made to end the Iran War as quickly as possible, including 52 of self-identified "MAGA" respondents. 75 of Generation Z also favors ending the Iran War as quickly as possible. In a follow-up question, it shows a plurality of Americans want a deal to be made with Iran even if it results in America not seizing Irans enriched uranium. 38 yes, 26 no, 29 unsure.

telegram bot · 2 days ago

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Trump Says US Will Win Militarily Or On Paper, Could Meet Iran Supreme Leader If Theres Deal US President Donald Trump said the United States will the conflict with Iran either militarily or on paper and he suggested he could meet with Irans reclusive supreme leader if it was to make a deal.

radio free europe · 2 days ago

Trump announces plan for promenade at Lincoln Memorial — and says it could be named after him The US president said the proposed walkway to the Potomac River could be called the Trump Promenade, describing it as beautiful.

Trump announces plan for promenade at Lincoln Memorial — and says it could be named after him The US president said the proposed walkway to the Potomac River could be called the Trump Promenade, describing it as beautiful.

thejournal · 2 days ago

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Turcia pregăteşte măsuri de securitate speciale pentru summitul NATO, la care participă și Donald Trump Autorităţile turce au început să securizeze capitala Ankara, unde pe 7-8 iulie va avea loc summitul NATO, inclusiv cu participarea preşedintelui american Donald Trump. Măsuri speciale sunt luate pe fondul tensiunilor generate de războiul lansat de SUA şi Israel împotriva Iranului, relatează joi agenţia EFE.

digi24 · 2 days ago

Iran-US war latest: Trump says hes not the Supreme Leaders favourite person after airstrike killed his family Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Irans supreme leader

Iran-US war latest: Trump says hes not the Supreme Leaders favourite person after airstrike killed his family Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Irans supreme leader

independent · 2 days ago

Trump says he does not need deal with Iran to get enriched uranium reut.rs/3PHJS9t

Trump says he does not need deal with Iran to get enriched uranium reut.rs/3PHJS9t

bluesky bot · 2 days ago

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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇵🇰- According to Fox News, Donald Trump is reportedly seeking "changes" to a proposed ceasefire extension with Iran following the House vote to limit his war powers. @GeoPWatch

telegram bot · 2 days ago

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