Republicans block effort to halt Trump's war with Iran after 'civilization' threat

Key Points:

• House Democrats attempted to pass a resolution to halt President Trump's escalating conflict with Iran following his threat to annihilate "a whole civilization," but the effort was blocked by a Republican lawmaker during a pro forma session.
• Trump initially threatened severe military action against Iran but later agreed to a two-week ceasefire facilitated by Pakistan, warning that failure to reach a "REAL AGREEMENT" would lead to intensified conflict.
• Senate Democrats plan to force a vote on a War Powers resolution next week to limit Trump's military actions in Iran, aiming to require Congressional approval for any future operations.
• Some Democrats and conservatives have called for Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office due to his erratic behavior, though the party lacks the power to enact this without Cabinet support.
• The GOP-controlled Senate has historically rejected war powers resolutions limiting Trump’s actions, but Democrats hope to gain Republican support amid growing concern over Trump's rhetoric toward Iran.