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Four House Republicans joined every Democrat Wednesday to pass for the first time a War Powers Resolution that would halt U.S.

military action in Iran.

House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to prevent an outcome that would show mounting opposition to the war in Congress.

Indiana Republican Congressman Merlin Stutzman was against the measure.

He believes it will interfere with President Trump's efforts to keep Iran from attaining a nuclear weapon.

Even if that war powers resolution gets to President Trump's desk, it's expected he would veto the legislation.

President Trump is refusing to say his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead.

It was meant to support Trump allies who say they were targeted by the government.

But NPR's Franco Ordonez reports the lack of clarity is likely to fuel bipartisan concerns the fund could return.

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's city of St.

Petersburg came just hours before the start of a marquee economic forum.

NPR's Charles Maynes reports.

Game one of the NBA Finals goes to the New York Knicks.

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A new agreement could pave the way for desalinated ocean water to help western states survive the drought, even far from the coast.

From member station KJZZ, Alex Hager reports it could allow for people in California, Arizona, and Nevada to benefit from the Pacific Ocean water.

Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November general election.

Bass will face Republican one-time reality TV star Spencer Pratt.

During the campaign, Bass said significant progress has been made to address homelessness in Los Angeles and the development of thousands of affordable housing units has been produced.