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The resolution now heads to the Republican-controlled Senate, where its future remains uncertain. Even if it secures approval in the upper chamber, its ability to fully stop military operations remains limited.
Trump did not provide details on when the raid took place or where the operation was carried out. However, he praised Nigeria for working closely with the United States in the fight against extremist groups operating across parts of Africa.
The two leaders are expected to address a wide range of issues, including tariffs, competition in technology, the war linked to Iran, and Washington’s position on Taiwan.
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump said the European Union had failed to meet its obligations under an existing trade arrangement, although he did not give specific details on the alleged breach.
The agreement provides for a 10-day suspension of hostilities, with the possibility of extension if both sides agree and negotiations show progress.
Most Republicans in both chambers opposed the resolution, although a small number of lawmakers have indicated they could reconsider their stance if the conflict between the United States and Iran expands or continues beyond the current timeline.
Details contained in the 2027 US Government Budget request, released last Friday, show that Kenya is specifically listed among programmes targeted for cuts. The document argues that US resources should not be used to fund birth control and related services in other countries.
The agreement was made public by Trump through a social media post after Pakistan appealed for more time and proposed a cooling-off period. The plan called for both sides to halt hostilities for two weeks while ensuring that vessels carrying oil, gas and other goods could pass through the strategic waterway without interference.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday, Trump said he expects further charges could be filed, even as Maduro and his wife face accusations linked to narco-terrorism and weapons offences.
The three newly released memos summarize FBI interviews conducted in 2019 with an unnamed woman who claimed she was introduced to Trump by Epstein in the 1980s when she was a minor.
The resolution, supported by both parties, was defeated 53-47, mostly along partisan lines, reflecting deep divisions in Congress over the scope of presidential war powers.
The dispute began when Anthropic resisted demands from the US Department of Defense to grant unrestricted access to its systems. Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth described Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," a designation that could be the first of its kind for an American company.