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Presidents' ordering military action without Congress' approval has become routine. Here's why.
Though Congress acted after the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam to restrain presidents in their use of military force, recent ...
Trump’s bombings present major constitutional and legal questions. But it’s up to Congress to force the issue
President Donald Trump’s order to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities presents a new test of the Constitution and the extent of ...
Congress Members Split Over US Attack on Iran
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, Republican of Idaho, said, “This war is Israel’s war, not our war, but ...
Congress returns to divisions over Iran strike amid budget battles
Congress is returning to Washington this week amid deep divisions over the U.S.’s strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill,” setting the stage for a high-stakes ...
‘Deeply reckless’: Oregon members of Congress decry Trump’s airstrikes against Iran
Lawmakers called called the action unconstitutional and warned that it could drag American forces into wider regional ...
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Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress ...
This week: Congress debates war and reconciliation
The budget reconciliation package continues to dominate Congress, as lawmakers are also expected to debate military strikes in Iran.
Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, dies at 63
Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Seven years later, Farenthold announced ...
Members of Congress share thoughts on the U.S. bombing of Iran
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Members of Congress were quick to respond both for and against the president’s decision to strike ...