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Welcome back. In the news today: The House for the first time approves a war powers resolution that would halt military action against Iran; the AP finds dozens of kids who were separated from family under the Trump administration faced separation again; and a UN report says that the environmental footprint of AI and data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries. Also, read our One Tech Tip for important air travel rules about chargers to know this summer.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson arrives for an early-morning meeting with fellow Republicans at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran in a rebuke of TrumpCheers erupted in the chamber as the House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution. Four Republicans joined Democrats. President Donald Trump would likely reject any measure from Congress to limit his commander-in-chief authority. Read more.Why this matters:It’s the fourth time the House has tried to curb the U.S. war against Iran. House Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two weeks ago when the resolution was on the verge of approval. But displeasure has only grown as the conflict drags on and as Trump struggles to negotiate a plan for peace. The Senate advanced its own war powers resolution last month when a handful of GOP senators broke ranks with the Republican president in a rare show of political pushback from his party.Related coverage →Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
