The U.S. House of Representatives has once again voted to end the war in Iran, passing a war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military actions without congressional approval. The vote, which took place late Tuesday with a result of 220-204, mirrors earlier attempts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting the resolution. However, none of these resolutions have reached the president’s desk, where Trump is expected to veto them. This vote is likely to be the final House action on the Iran conflict before the midterm elections, where the war has become a significant issue in political campaigns. The conflict, initiated by Trump on February 28, has seen intermittent deadly missile exchanges that have caused instability in the region for nearly seven months. Several Republican lawmakers from key states joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. These included Reps. Zachary Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks from Iowa, and retiring Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina, as well as GOP members from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. All Democrats also voted in favor of ending the conflict with Iran. Separately, the Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from restoring Trump’s name to the building. Trump claimed the closure was necessary for safety repairs, but he stated that the $257 million allocated by Congress for repairs would only proceed if the board could rename the building after him. A federal judge ruled that the board cannot add memorials for Trump or others without congressional approval. The Justice Department has appealed this decision, and Trump, who was named the Kennedy Center’s chairman by board loyalists, participated in a virtual meeting and claimed he had donated $17 million to the institution’s endowment. President Trump is set to travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to rally with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, who is running against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. This is the first campaign rally for Trump since an unusual midterm convention in Dallas. Despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and economic leadership, Trump has promised numerous more campaign appearances. His involvement presents a challenge for Republicans like Whatley, who must attract Trump’s base while also appealing to moderates and disaffected conservatives. Whatley, a former national party chairman and Trump’s pick for the Senate race, has trailed Cooper in fundraising and recent polls suggest Cooper may have a slight lead. Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, faces Senate scrutiny. A radiologist and former Fox News contributor, Saphier is under review for her views on vaccines and her ownership of DropRx, a company that produces unregulated tinctures with ingredients like kava kava root, which the FDA warns can cause severe liver injury. This follows the withdrawal of previous nominations due to concerns about their backgrounds and views on vaccines. The House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, requiring the Transportation Secretary to mandate AM radio as standard equipment in new vehicles. The bill passed unanimously, and the Senate is considering a similar measure. Lawmakers argue that emergency broadcasts and local programming need to be accessible via AM radio. U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the rapid evolution of military technology at a conference, noting that Ukrainian drones use AI to strike targets without GPS. He also mentioned that life expectancy for new Russian recruits on the front lines is as low as 20 to 30 minutes. A major scientific report found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, enough to cover the continental United States in five feet of ice. The melting is accelerating due to global warming, and the impacts are already being felt in places like Miami. Trump has dismissed climate change as a “con job,” but experts warn that rising sea levels are increasing flooding risks for millions of people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is caught between market expectations for rate hikes and Trump’s desire for lower interest rates. Economists predict the Fed will raise rates, as Warsh has already signaled that inflation remains a concern. The family of activist Charlie Kirk has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Utah officials, blaming the university for failing to implement basic safety measures during an event where Kirk was shot. They argue that the campus did not take necessary precautions, such as increasing police presence or monitoring rooftops. Most Americans support limits on new data centers, according to a new poll, with majorities from both parties backing restrictions on their number and energy use. Concerns include the impact on electricity prices and water supplies. President Trump’s administration has cut or frozen about $177 billion in federal grants since 2025, affecting all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The largest cuts were in health, nutrition, the environment, and disaster relief. FBI Director Kash Patel defended a policy change allowing some individuals with a history of prostitution and bestiality to apply for FBI jobs. The change was discussed during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where Patel clashed with Democrats over his actions and personal conduct.