U.S. Senate vote to constrain Trump's actions in Iran fails | The Seattle Times
It represents the first time Congress formally registered its opinion of a campaign Trump launched without its consent, affirming deep divides on Capitol Hill.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said "no to violations of international law."