Congress · 119th Congress
This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill
President Donald Trump and House members threatened to hold up bills if the Senate doesn’t take on what’s known as a talking filibuster.
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Congress · 119th Congress
Justifications for war multiply at White House
"Yet, in response, Iran would have to forfeit their enrichment capacity once and for all. But Iran … accepted none of these generous and unprecedented offers by the United States."
Congress · 119th Congress
Iran war triggers talk of supplemental defense funding
↵↵Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that the need for supplemental funding for munitions was "brought up in discussion" following a "Gang of Eight" briefing with Trump officials, as well as top
Congress · 119th Congress
Members search for Iran clarity after Trump’s SOTU was short on foreign policy
His Iran section spanned just over two minutes, according to Factba.se.
Congress · 119th Congress
Iran remains thorn for Trump as he mulls new military strikes
↵↵Asked Tuesday evening about Iranian officials' vows to retaliate if he used military force, Trump was defiant. "Iran said that the last time.
Congress · 119th Congress
Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike
↵↵And that is what Trump administration officials are arguing. Trump administration defense↵↵In an interview with Fox News on Jan. 4, U.N.
Congress · 119th Congress
Classified Venezuela briefings precede likely war powers vote
↵↵Senators are also said to be considering another war powers measure that would cover new military actions that could take place in other nations — such as Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Iran or Greenland —
FAA administrator nomination headlines a respite week for senators
Last week, it was the reconciliation bill that Trump signed into law on July Fourth. Next week, it will likely include a vote-a-rama in connection with the president’s proposed rescissions package.
Senate blocks war powers resolution in near party-line vote
The Senate on Friday evening narrowly rejected along mostly party lines an effort by Democrats to force a floor vote on a measure to restrict President Donald Trump from launching future attacks on Iran
Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes’ effectiveness
Tim Kaine, D-Va., that would prohibit any offensive U.S. military attacks against Iran if Congress has not issued a declaration of war or a new authorization for use of military force.
This week: Congress debates war and reconciliation
Kaine wants senators on the record on whether the United States should engage in hostilities against Iran.
Trump has ‘do what we want’ mindset as 100th day in office nears
The president made that declaration in reference to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ambitions as he talked to reporters in the Oval Office last week, and it reflects a high-octane governing style
House moves to bolster Secret Service after assassination scares
The letter also said that Trump "ended relations with Iran like a child and now the Middle East has unraveled," the filing states.
Aid finally set to flow as Senate clears $95.3B emergency bill
The measure would also authorize the seizure of an estimated $5 billion in frozen Russian assets to help pay for Ukraine assistance and toughen sanctions on Russia, Iran and China.
Senate looks to clear aid bill Tuesday night with no amendments
Some are also angry that the package offers nothing to better secure the U.S. southern border, although a bipartisan border compromise earlier this year fell apart after former President Donald Trump denounced
Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel flips script as Biden had pressed for changes in Gaza
But those same officials rushed to Israel’s defense over the weekend, helping the Israeli Defense Forces, along with Jordan and United Kingdom, intercept over 300 drones and missiles fired by Iran.
Enough with ‘gotcha votes’ in Congress — they just don’t work
Beyond redistricting, the race for the White House — especially if it is a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch — will dominate everything.
Cardin to take Foreign Relations gavel after Menendez charges
The imposition of Magnitsky sanctions has since been a frequent response to rights abuses around the world during the Obama, Trump and Biden presidencies.
McCarthy says Iraq AUMFs will first go to House committee
The U.S. military occupation also largely failed to bring stability to the Iraqis, instead creating a political vacuum that Iran exploited to expand its influence over its smaller Arab neighbor, usingÂ
Congress · 117th Congress
With new Israeli government, Democrats may seek ‘reset’
Even now, Netanyahu, who overtly aligned himself with the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump, is working to sink the new government in the remaining week before it is to be formalized.