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The Senate on Friday rejected a resolution that would have blocked U.S. military action in Iran without authorization from Congress.

Why it matters: The vote is a win for the White House and a sign of how much leeway Republicans and some Democrats are willing to give President Trump to take unilateral military action against Tehran.

President Trump said Friday he halted plans to potentially ease sanctions on Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei downplayed the success of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program.

• Trump also claimed in a Truth Social posting that he saved Khamenei from a "VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH" by opposing Israeli plans to assassinate the Iranian leader.

Why it matters: Trump and his advisers had hoped Iran would agree to a meeting with the U.S. next week, in which the White House planned to offer incentives — including limited sanctions relief — to jumpstart negotiations.

House Democrats left a Friday morning briefing on Iran from Trump administration officials largely grumbling at what they described as "propaganda" and a "waste of time."

Why it matters: The briefing appears to have done little to alleviate the growing tension around the Trump administration largely keeping Congress in the dark about its actions and not seeking congressional authorization.

Apple Tree Partners has invested billions of dollars to launch and grow biotech companies, but now a legal dispute threatens to shut many of them down.

The big picture: Apple Tree has an unusual structure for a venture capital firm, according to court documents filed in Delaware and the Cayman Islands.

Uber is in talks with former CEO Travis Kalanick to help fund his prospective bid for the U.S. subsidiary of Chinese self-driving car company Pony.ai, as reported by The New York Times and confirmed by Axios.

Why it matters: The 2017 breakup between Uber and Kalanick was brutal. When the ride-hail giant went public 23 months later, new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi rejected Kalanick's request to stand on the NYSE "balcony" to help ring the opening bell.

The U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities Saturday have left American voters with contradictory feelings, a new poll finds:

1. A majority favored limited strikes, but nearly as many said they were worried about a widening war and Iran retaliating on U.S. soil.
2. Meanwhile, most viewed the U.S. attacks as a success — and are likely to back similar military action as a result.

Why it matters: The survey sheds light on Americans' nuanced views of war and rapidly evolving foreign policy.

The Olympics has a bold plan to use AI to make upcoming games in Italy and Los Angeles more efficient and to improve the experience for those watching on TV around the world.

Why it matters: As one of the most watched and lucrative global events, the games have long served as a testbed for new technologies.

The White House has called "fake news" a report that quotes prosecutors saying Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, would be sent to an unnamed third country.

The big picture: The Trump administration has included deportations to non-origin countries in its immigration policy, and has obtained permission from the Supreme Court to do so.

President Trump threatened to prosecute Democrats on Thursday after he accused them without evidence of leaking information about the U.S. strike on Iranian facilities.

Why it matters: Trump has fought to project his desired narrative that the strike on Iran "obliterated" the country's nuclear program despite a leaked early assessment that suggests the damage may have been more modest.

The world's top 1% accumulated trillions in wealth over the past decade, while life-saving aid faces cuts, according to a Thursday Oxfam International report.

Why it matters: The amount of wealth that the rich amasses around the world could eliminate annual global poverty more than 22 times over.

The Trump administration is using the podium to assail journalists for their reporting about a leaked intelligence report that provided an initial assessment of the U.S. strike on Iranian facilities.

The big picture: From the White House to the Pentagon to the Netherlands, the administration's messaging campaign on the Iranian operation has carried with it an all-out offensive against the media, singling out reporters by name online and in briefings.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to meet with President Trump at the White House in the coming weeks to celebrate the joint U.S-Israeli bombing of Iran's nuclear program, three Israeli officials said.

Why it matters: Despite past tensions in their relationship, the two leaders are closer than ever and see the 12-day war against Iran as a monumental achievement — both for their countries and their personal legacies.

President Trump won a higher percentage of the Latino vote in 2024 than previously believed and came within striking distance of capturing a historic majority of those voters, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of the election results.

Why it matters: The analysis confirms what early exit polls hinted: Kamala Harris dramatically underperformed previous Democratic presidential candidates among Latinos, a rapidly growing and once-solidly Democratic voting bloc that has taken a big swing toward Republicans.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed in a video message published on Thursday that the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities had no major effect.

Why it matters: Khamenei's video marked the first time he has been seen in a week. His absence has raised concerns about his health and whether he remains involved in Iran's decision-making.