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Senate Republicans U-Turn On War Powers Resolution After Being Chastised By Trump

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Senate Republicans reversed themselves last night rejecting a resolution to block Donald Trump from resuming the war with Iran after he chastised them during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday.

Following that meeting, a late-night vote was held to try to appease him. That war powers resolution failed by a vote of 47-50-1 just before midnight, and the Senate then left town for a two-week recess.

A similar war powers resolution had passed in the Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 50-48. Continue reading “Senate Republicans U-Turn On War Powers Resolution After Being Chastised By Trump”

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U.S. Senate Votes To Check Trump’s War Powers

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution checking President Trump's war powers

The U. S. Senate has approved a resolution instructing Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization to continue it.

Although the resolution does not have the force of law, it marks the most significant bipartisan reprimand yet of the conflict. Continue reading “U.S. Senate Votes To Check Trump’s War Powers”

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Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News

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Some news stories for you on this oh-so-sunny Saturday in Las Vegas:

• LGBTQ Nation: This gay dad (above) went viral for his honest reflection on raising a straight son.

• Pink News: Leviticus, an Australian queer supernatural horror-romance film, is being called the best queer horror film of the year. In U.S. theaters now. Continue reading “Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News”

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‘Rocky Horror’ Coming To Sphere Las Vegas + New Music From Chris Housman + More

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Happy Tuesday! Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Variety: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is coming to the Sphere in Las Vegas sometime in 2027. Sphere Studios will use its signature immersive technology to enhance the 1975 cult classic as it did with “The Wizard of Oz,” which has sold more than 3 million tickets since opening in 2025.

• New Music: Out country music artist Chris Housman makes it clear with his fun new music video – he doesn’t want a cowboy, he wants a “Cowman.” Continue reading “‘Rocky Horror’ Coming To Sphere Las Vegas + New Music From Chris Housman + More”

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Trump Announces ‘Framework’ Agreement For Peace With Iran

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The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed a “framework” agreement for peace although the actual text of the agreement hasn’t been made public by either side.

The immediate scope of the agreement seems focused primarily on ending military attacks and allowing traffic to resume through the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading “Trump Announces ‘Framework’ Agreement For Peace With Iran”

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Drake Von Charged With Domestic Battery + More News

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Some news items for you as we hip-hop over this Hump Day:

• OUT: Adult entertainment personality Drake Von (above) is facing felony charges after allegedly trying to strangle his partner in his Las Vegas home. I only learned who Drake is trying to watch the OUTtv series “Ultimate Boys Trip.” The show isn’t worth your time and Von comes off extremely loathsome.

• The Advocate: An appeals court has clarified that people living with HIV can join the military again. Continue reading “Drake Von Charged With Domestic Battery + More News”

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Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran

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As mediators between Iran and the United States continue to negotiate a preliminary agreement that might ultimately end the war, one new detail of the agreement appears to reference a $300 billion “investment fund” for Iran. Continue reading “Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran”