Iran War Powers, Vatican Talks, and Rising 2028 Buzz 2026-05-07

Top political headlines: Iran war powers, Vatican diplomacy, and fresh 2028 speculation.

Republican lawmaker seeks limits on Iran war powers Tom Barrett Iran resolution sets war limits, deadlines, and mission safeguards See how Congress may curb U.S. military action and avoid a long conflict Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican on Iran tensions Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo on Iran and global tensions at the Vatican See how the private talks touched the Middle East, peace, and shared priorities Trump urges charges against Hakeem Jeffries over 'maximum warfare' remarks TrumpJeffries clash over "maximum warfare" sparks political backlash and arrests debate See how the redistricting fight escalates as Democrats push back on violence claims DeSantis responds to Obama’s DOJ criticism with Russia probe jab DeSantis slams Obama on DOJ politicization after Trump criticism Russia collusion probe sparks new debate—see how both sides respond Lawmakers propose moving Secret Service out of DHS Secret Service reform aims to move the agency under White House oversight Lawmakers say the bill cuts bureaucracy and strengthens protection for U.S. leaders Rubio viral clip fuels 2028 presidential speculation Marco Rubio 2028 buzz grows after a viral White House briefing clip See why his foreign policy role and strong GOP polling are fueling talk Lynnwood council member draws backlash over flag comments Lynnwood flag debate: council member's pride flag comments spark backlash See what she said, why it drew criticism, and how she later apologized California mother criticizes diversion law tied to son's death case California vehicular manslaughter laws raise accountability concerns after a fatal crash. See how SB 953 could keep cases visible and protect victims' families. Spencer Pratt draws praise after Los Angeles mayoral debate Los Angeles mayoral debate shocks voters as Spencer Pratt draws strong reactions See why his blunt style and Bass attacks are sparking attention online