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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war

The vote forced senators to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

12 days ago

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela

The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela.

2 months ago

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate

"If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable," writes Andrea Katz.

By Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

5 months ago

US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from Dems

Saturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

‘There’s a war on vets’: Dems launch plans to counter Trump’s VA moves

Democratic lawmakers vow to block bills, slow nominations and hold their own hearings to protest planned cuts to veterans programs.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Defense spending bill would defund Biden’s Gaza pier

A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier.

By Bryant Harris

21 months ago