Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.The House yesterday approved a resolution to remove U.S.
forces from the war in Iran as the conflict continues to escalate in the Middle East.The non-binding resolution reflects lawmakers' disapproval of a war they did not vote to authorize.
It marked the second such rebuke passed by the House since the war began.Soon after the House vote, Senate Democrats attempted to advance their own war powers resolution, but it failed 47 to 49.
In the past two weeks of renewed fighting, the U.S.has launched strikes on Iran, while Iran has targeted American bases in the Gulf and Jordan, impacting global energy markets.The Trump administration announced overnight that it is imposing tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union.
The new tariffs have two tiers — 10% and 12.5% — and went into effect at midnight, at the same time as when a 10% global tariff struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year expired.The administration said it imposed these new tariffs because these countries are importing goods made with forced labor.
The tariffs cover more than 99% of imports to the United States.Major categories like energy and many foods will remain exempt.
Earlier this week, President Trump also signed proclamations to impose 50% tariffs on a selection of Canadian goods.A vigil last night in Madison, Wisconsin, drew hundreds of people mourning 38-year-old Corey Ruiz, a man shot and killed by police on Wednesday.Madison Police Chief John Patterson said that officers responded to a call about a man checking cars.
When they arrived, Ruiz fled on his bike.When officers attempted to arrest him, he produced a knife and injured one officer, according to the police chief.
Four officers were involved in the incident.The officer who was injured was the one who shot Ruiz.
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