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Washington PostThursday, 16 April 2026
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Trump tightens vise on Tehran
THOUSANDS MORE TROOPS EN ROUTE
Focuses on the procedural failure of a legislative effort, contextualising it as part of an ongoing pattern of unsuccessful congressional pushback rather than a sudden crisis.
The U.S. Senate attempted to pass a resolution to limit further military strikes against Iran. The measure failed to secure enough votes, marking the fourth unsuccessful attempt by Congress to restrict executive war powers during the current conflict.
“fourth to falter”
“Institutionally focused and measured”
President vows to fire Powell if he won’t leave
Trump also declines to end a criminal probe into Fed’s office renovation
Reports directly on the President's stated intentions regarding the Federal Reserve chair, framing it as a continuation of institutional pressure.
Measure to block further Iran strikes fails in Senate
War powers resolution is the fourth to falter in the chamber since war’s start
Americans get bigger refunds as new deductions take hold
Provides straightforward, data-driven reporting on the financial impact of recent tax legislation on average households.
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