A resolutions that would block the transfer of select weapons to Israel has failed in the Senate for the fourth time.
The resolutions, which aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, was rejected by 52 to 47 votes, mostly along party lines.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.