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Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., left, and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., head to the Senate floor for a vote on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Dems to Trump: Now Let’s Talk About Refugees

By Stephanie Akin
Posted April 7, 2017 at 4:59pm
Kaine said the strikes in Syria were unlawful, and has argued that military force be approved by Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Don’t Expect Military Force Authorization for Syria Soon

By Bridget Bowman
Posted April 7, 2017 at 4:53pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to his office after the Senate invoked the “nuclear option” on Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

McConnell Open to Syria AUMF if Trump Says He Needs It

By Bridget Bowman
Posted April 7, 2017 at 1:48pm
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker, left, and ranking Democrat Benjamin L. Cardin want to know the White House’s Syria strategy on what comes next. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Sens. Corker, Cardin: Trump Has No Long-Term Syria Plan

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 7, 2017 at 1:09pm
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross fires a Tomahawk missile as part of strikes on Syria ordered by President Trump on Thursday evening. (Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert S. Price/U.S. Navy)

Analysis: Syria Strike Puts Trump’s Still-Young Presidency at Risk

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 7, 2017 at 9:15am
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House on Feb. 6 after spending the weekend in Florida. In many ways, his first 50 days match those of other recent presidents. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

In Abrupt Reversal, Trump Fires Cruise Missiles at Syria

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 6, 2017 at 11:49pm
King Abdullah II of Jordan listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference at the White House on Wednesday. (John T. Bennett/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Seems Increasingly Resigned to US Action in Syria

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 6, 2017 at 4:09pm
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has reportedly asked for immunity in return for his testimony into alleged Russian meddling in U.S. elections. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Again Veers Into House, Senate Intel Investigators’ Lane

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 31, 2017 at 8:26am
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry has said a full-year continuing resolution could have “real consequences” for the U.S. military. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Armed Forces Say Yearlong CR Spells Danger

By John M. Donnelly
Posted March 29, 2017 at 12:49pm
Defense Secretary James Mattis says soft power is key to defeating terrorists abroad. ( Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Pentagon Leaders Say Soft Power Central to ISIS Strategy

By Megan Scully
Posted March 23, 2017 at 11:58am