Congress · 119th Congress
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-Iran ceasefire in the hours, even minutes, before President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire late Tuesday on social media, The Associated Press reported last week.
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Congress · 119th Congress
Trump’s Iran threats resonate even after ceasefire announcement
Trump made the threat to eliminate the country with a population of more than 90 million amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict between Iran and the U.S.
Politics · 119th Congress
Things aren’t getting better as yet for Republicans
For example, while Republicans are trying to retroactively make the case for the war in Iran, it was nowhere near the top of voters’ minds in 2024.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congress’ unconditional surrender
There are two ways to look at what happened in Congress last week regarding President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes
A separate war powers resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump fell short, with just a few defectors on either side.
Congress · 119th Congress
War Powers votes loom for Congress after U.S. strikes Iran
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" targeting Iran early Saturday morning, with Congress awaiting votes on use of force against that country as soon as next week.
Congress · 119th Congress
War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes
But after a pressure campaign from the Trump administration, two of those five Republicans flipped in a subsequent procedural vote, enough to quash the measure.
Politics · 116th Congress
Senate set to assert itself on Syria sanctions, Middle East policy early in 2019
The Senate is moving quickly to assert its point-of-view on U.S. policy regarding Syria and in the broader Middle East, and it could serve as a rebuttal to the decision by President Donald Trump to pull
Politics · 115th Congress
Amid Crises, Trump Slips Out of Washington to Visit Troops in Iraq
ltr" lang="en">For all of the sympathizers out there of Brett McGurk remember, he was the Obama appointee who was responsible for loading up airplanes with 1.8 Billion Dollars in CASH & sending it to Iran
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Get Used to Trump Tumult in U.S.
Trump has already tapped Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to replace Marine Corps Gen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Says Syria Pullout Should Be ‘No Surprise’; Says US Not ‘Policeman’
“Russia, Iran, Syria & others are the local enemy of ISIS. We were doing there work. Time to come home & rebuild. #MAGA.”
Politics · 115th Congress
House Panel Plans Bipartisan Push Against Trump on Syria
“We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency,” the president tweeted, in a reference to the Islamic State militant group.
Politics · 115th Congress
White House Shocked by Lawmakers’ Shock Over Trump‘s Syria Decision
Lindsey Graham said in a statement that pulling out troops would be an “Obama-like” mistake that would help terrorists in Syria, strengthen the rulers of Syria and Iran, and abandon Kurds who have joined
Politics · 115th Congress
In Oversight Role, House Democrats Aim for Both Check and Balance
The Trump defense Trump is a new kind of adversary in Washington; one who sees personal advantage in open public conflict and shows little regard for the truth.
Politics · 115th Congress
Cohen Among Select Few Charged With Lying to Congress
Watch: Trump Blasts Former Fixer Michael Cohen [jwp-video n=”1″] Rep. Adam B.
Politics · 115th Congress
Putin, Xi Set to Test ‘America First’ Trump at G-20
Trump is expected to pose for the usual “family photo” with the other world leaders gathered in Buenos Aires.
Politics · 115th Congress
John Cornyn Will Whip the Criminal Justice Bill, But It’s Competing With Border Wall, Farm Bill and Judges
“I hope we don’t give Iran a pass in Yemen, but I’m certainly up to listening how we can better address the humanitarian crisis which certainly exists there, but I don’t want to give Iran a pass.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump White House Goes With Saudi Story in Jamal Khashoggi Murder
Khashoggi,” Trump said in a White House statement that began with these unusual lines: “America First!” and “The world is a very dangerous place!” Trump himself often uses those lines.
Politics · 115th Congress
Saudis Face Reprimand From Trump and Potentially Congress Over Khashoggi Killing
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions on a senior aide to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and 16 others in connection to the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.