Senate Rejects Multiple Measures To Block Arms Sales to Israel
Seven Democrats voted with Republicans against the resolution, which failed 40-59 in the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate, defeating a motion to ban the transfer of military weapons to Israel.
The bill, a joint resolution by Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, would have blocked the sale of military bulldozers to Israel.
The resolution passed late Thursday with 40 senators voting in favor.
Seven Democratic Senators voted down the legislation: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
A second resolution to prevent the sale of 12,000 1,000-pound bombs to Israel received 36 votes in favor and 63 against.
The findings underlined a wider shift among Senate Democrats, as more have separated themselves from the party’s longstanding support for Israel.
The move comes as the United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes against Iran, and Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon has continued despite claims of a cease-fire—conflicts that have fueled concerns among many Democrats about civilian casualties, regional escalation, and ongoing U.S. involvement.
The votes came after a separate War Powers resolution to stop U.S. military participation in Iran failed 47 to 52.
Lawmakers voted primarily along party lines.
The level of Democratic support for the resolutions was a “shift” that “reflects where the American people are,” Sanders said.
“Americans, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or independents, want to see our tax money invested in improving lives here at home—not used to kill innocent women and children in the Middle East and put American troops in harm’s way as part of Netanyahu’s illegal wars of expansion,” he said in a statement late Wednesday.
In a post on X, Sanders cited a recent poll showing that 57 percent of Americans no longer support the flow of economic and military assistance from the United States to Israel.
“According to a recent New York Times poll, 57% of Americans oppose the US providing more economic and military support to Israel, while just 37% support,” Sanders wrote on his X account.
“Congress should listen to the American people. No more blank checks for war criminals like Benjamin Netanyahu,” Sanders added.
Sanders said that Netanyahu has been wanted since 2024 by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
The United States has pledged $38 billion in military aid to Israel through 2028, as part of a ten-year agreement that was ratified in 2016.
This amount includes $5 billion for the Iron Dome anti-aircraft missile system.
Sanders submitted three resolutions in March with the intention of prohibiting nearly $660 million in arms sales to Israel.
Sanders has introduced similar measures in the past.
A November 2024 effort drew support from 18 senators, while a July 2025 resolution garnered 27 Democratic votes, at the time, more than half the caucus, to block the sale of assault rifles to Israel.
Sanders said the votes reflected growing unease among Democratic voters over the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the widening scope of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona also voted in support of the resolutions after opposing some of Sanders’ earlier efforts. Speaking before the vote, Kelly said his position was shaped by the actions of Netanyahu and Trump.
Republican Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho, the Republican chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said he would oppose these measures as they would “embolden” Iran.
“It would send the message that the United States is prepared to leave our ally Israel vulnerable to further Iranian attacks and put the tens of thousands of Americans living there at risk,” he said on the Senate floor.
Canada’s PM HITS Trump Where It Hurts After Bizarre "Lake America" Stunt!
Is the United States losing its grip on its closest neighbor? A fiery new breakdown exposes how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just delivered a humiliating, public takedown of Donald Trump. After Trump launched a series of bizarre stunts and tariff threats, Canada’s leadership is no longer playing nice. From brutal fact-checks to devastating poll numbers, the administration’s bullying tactics are backfiring spectacularly. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. The Absurd "Lake America" Rebrand
The conflict escalated when Donald Trump announced a ridiculous new stunt: a plan to unilaterally rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't hold back, delivering a swift and classy historical takedown. Carney publicly reminded Trump that the name "Ontario" originates from the Indigenous Wendat word meaning "beautiful, big lake"—a name that predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence by over 400 years. Carney firmly stated that Canadians will continue to "name reality," completely dismissing Trump's childish attempt to overwrite international geography.
2. The Humiliating "Icebreaker" Fact-Check
The embarrassment didn't stop at geography. During a press conference, Trump attempted to flex American naval superiority by boasting that the US was "building 11 new icebreakers." Prime Minister Carney immediately dismantled the claim on live television. With a smirk, Carney pointed out that the United States currently has, generously, one functioning icebreaker, while Canada proudly operates a fleet of 20 best-in-class icebreakers. The contrast between Trump’s empty bragging and Canada's actual maritime dominance left the former president looking completely out of touch with reality.
3. Devastating Polls: A Tale of Two Leaders
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Trump is the stark contrast in political reality. The video highlights how Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against Canada are destroying his popularity at home. Recent polls show Trump drowning with a dismal -21 net approval rating, with voters rejecting his tariff policies by a staggering 60-point margin (underwater). In sharp contrast, Prime Minister Carney is riding high with a +18 net approval rating in Canada. The data proves that while Trump tries to project strength by treating Canada like a subordinate US state, his bullying is only uniting Canadians while alienating his own base.
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WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
World leaders are publicly turning their backs on the United States in a way we have never seen before. From calling out blatant lies on the global stage to actively abandoning reliance on US defense, the international community is signaling a massive geopolitical shift. Are America's closest allies walking away for good while adversaries exploit the chaos? The truth is unraveling fast. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. Allies Call Out the "De-Mined" Hormuz Lie
The administration’s credibility took a massive blow on the global stage when US allies publicly contradicted Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump went on a podcast asserting that the US Navy had completely cleared the strait of mines, Bloomberg reported that top US allies strongly disagree. Officials estimate that between 80 to 150 mines still remain in the critical waterway, leading international leaders to openly accuse the administration of fabricating success while global shipping routes remain in extreme danger.
2. A Global Military Pivot: Europe and Asia Panic
The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is rapidly draining American weapon stockpiles, and traditional allies are hitting the panic button. According to reports from Politico and the Washington Post, nations like Australia, Japan, and South Korea are deeply alarmed that dwindling US supplies—especially critical interceptors like Patriot missiles—will leave them completely exposed to rising threats from China and North Korea.
The fear of US unreliability has grown so severe that Germany announced it is exploring deeper nuclear cooperation with Britain and France to reduce dependence on the American security umbrella. Meanwhile, France is actively pushing the European Union to steer a massive 60 billion euro defense package exclusively toward European defense manufacturers, freezing American suppliers out entirely.
3. Adversaries Call the Bluff: Hacks and Escalations
While alliances fracture, foreign adversaries are openly mocking Washington's threats. Immediately following a surprise visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow to warn Russia to stay away from NATO, Vladimir Putin responded by launching a massive cyber-attack against Norway and intensifying missile strikes on Ukraine.
Simultaneously, DOJ disclosures revealed that China-linked hackers breached sensitive US government networks, including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. To make matters worse, Iran's foreign ministry openly mocked the operational fatigue of the US military, highlighting that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had to be diverted for crew rest and recreation after spending over 200 grueling days at sea without a port call.
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BREAKING: Dolly Parton’s Cause Of Death Revealed: ‘Brief Battle’
Dolly Parton’s death came after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives revealed Tuesday.
The country music legend died Aug. 25 at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. She was 80.
Parton had been admitted to the cancer center Friday, four days before her death. Her representatives confirmed the cancer diagnosis in a statement to PEOPLE but did not disclose what type she had.
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,” the statement read.
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement concluded.
The “Jolene” singer had also been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues before her death, PEOPLE previously reported.
Just days earlier, Dolly Parton opened up about her declining health and acknowledged that she had put off addressing some medical issues while caring for her husband, Carl.
“As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over [my husband] Carl. You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” Parton told PEOPLE.
Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in an Instagram video Tuesday on behalf of the Parton and Owens family.
“My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he says in the video.
Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, said she had asked him years earlier to deliver the announcement.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,” he continued. “As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.”
Seaver said the moment brought immense pride and heartbreak, but he took comfort in his faith that Parton had been reunited with Carl and other loved ones.
Seaver added: “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless othe
