Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote

Washington — The latest vote in the House to block President Trump from taking further military action against Iran narrowly failed Thursday as the war approaches its third month and the off-ramp remains uncertain. The war powers resolution, introduced by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, failed in a 213 to 214 vote, with …

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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD

A psychedelic used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is expected to get a closer examination from the federal government on its safety and effectiveness, sources told CBS News. The White House is drafting an executive order that would signal the Trump administration’s willingness to further U.S. research into a drug called ibogaine. …

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Stock markets rally despite Iran war fears

Stock markets rally despite Iran war fears – CBS News Watch CBS News Investors appear to be looking beyond current fears linked to the Iran war. CBS News’ Jill Schlesinger reports.