House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party linesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxWelcome to our coverage of US politics today as the conflict as Iran continues to dominate the agenda.The House is preparing to vote on Thursday on a war powers resolution that would have required Donald Trump seek congressional permission before continuing the war with Iran – a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict.Defense secretary Pete Hegseth told Israel to “keep going until the end” on Iran, saying the US stood with the country, in overnight talks with his counterpart, Israel Katz.The Pentagon has released the names of the final two of the six soldiers who were killed during a recent drone strike in Kuwait. The two soldiers were identified as Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, and Maj Jeffrey O’Brien, 45. They were from Sacramento, California, and Indianola, Iowa, respectively.Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana dropped his bid for a third term on Wednesday in a surprise withdrawal just minutes before a filing deadline for candidates. Daines, 63, said in a statement that he wrestled with the decision for months before deciding to retire. Montana US Attorney Kurt Alme entered the race shortly before the state’s deadline for major party candidates. Donald Trump has endorsed Alme and praised Daines.Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The announcement on Thursday comes a day after the state Supreme Court allowed the redistricting question to go to voters for an April 21 election. Early voting begins Friday. Continue reading...