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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoTrump skirts Congress over Iran war as Republicans simply step aside
Trump conducted military operations against Iran without congressional authorization, and Republican-controlled Congress blocked Democratic efforts to require approval for continued hostilities.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoUS House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
The House votes on a war powers resolution to halt Trump's military actions against Iran, following a failed Senate vote, forcing lawmakers to publicly record their positions on the controversial campaign.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week agoA split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran
A Senate resolution requiring congressional approval for further U.S. military action in Iran failed 47-53, with Democrats arguing Congress must reassert war authority while Republicans support the ongoing military campaign.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks agoThat Was a Misspoke': GOP Senator Tussles With Reporters Over Whether Or Not US Is at War'
This is war, and we're taking out the threat. And if you're part of the threat, then you're a target. What we call not all the arrows, but going after the archers. They've declared war on us, but we haven't. We're simply fighting the threat that's been at our door for 47 years.
US politics
#iran-military-operations
Right-wing politics
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2 weeks agoCNN Anchor Calls Out Trump Allies With Barrage of Not a War' Video Receipts
Trump administration officials contradict each other on whether military operations against Iran constitute a war, with some denying war status to avoid congressional authorization requirements.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks agoCNN Anchor Calls Out Trump Allies With Barrage of Not a War' Video Receipts
Trump administration officials contradict each other on whether military operations against Iran constitute a war, with some denying war status to avoid congressional authorization requirements.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoTrump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in America First' war
The Trump administration justifies preemptive strikes on Iran using shifting rationales—immediate threats and long-term nuclear concerns—while providing minimal evidence, prompting Democrats to push war powers legislation.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoTrump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a war of choice'
Trump administration allies defended Israel-US strikes on Iran as justified, while Democrats argued the strikes constituted an unauthorized war of choice requiring congressional approval and questioned the strategic consequences.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks agoI'm Just Damn Furious': Military Vet Jason Crow Slams Trump For Risking American Kids' Lives
Rep. Jason Crow criticizes Trump for risking American military lives in potential Iran conflict while being a draft dodger who sends working-class soldiers to fight and die.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months agoFox Anchor Throws Down With Democrat Over His PSA Warning Troops Not to Follow Illegal Orders'
Democratic veteran lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders, prompting a heated Fox News exchange over war powers and congressional authority to deploy troops.
fromAxios
4 months agoGraham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes
Driving the news: Graham said on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that he thinks Trump has decided "it's time for" Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro "to go," calling land strikes a "real possibility." Worth noting: The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request to confirm whether such a briefing has been scheduled. Trump last week said his administration would "probably go back to Congress and explain exactly what we are doing" before launching land strikes, but added, "we don't have to do that."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months agoDemocratic senator proposes curbing Trump's war powers amid Israel-Iran conflict
Congress aims to limit US military action against Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions.
Senator Kaine's resolution seeks to assert legislative authority over military engagement.
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