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Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget will lead to cuts in essential domestic programs, impacting millions of Americans financially.
SF politics
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Trump's $1.5T defense budget to weather harsh scrutiny on Capitol Hill - Breaking Defense

The Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal 2027 faces significant challenges in Congress despite meeting defense priorities.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget will lead to cuts in essential domestic programs, impacting millions of Americans financially.
SF politics
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Trump's $1.5T defense budget to weather harsh scrutiny on Capitol Hill - Breaking Defense

The Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal 2027 faces significant challenges in Congress despite meeting defense priorities.
#fisa
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago
Privacy professionals

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
US politics

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US politics

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without reforms.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

House Dem Throws Down With RFK Jr. Over Trump's Mental Health: You Have a Duty!'

Concerns about President Trump's mental health and fitness for office were raised during a hearing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

Residents in Lebanon are closely monitoring the U.S.-Iran situation, fearing that if talks collapse, the temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah will also end, prolonging their suffering.
US news
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

They're Planning on a Draft!' The View's Whoopi Goldberg Insists Trump Will Force Civilians to Fight in Iran

Goldberg stated, 'And nothing goes away. That's why they're planning on a draft. They're planning on a draft, and you're bitching and moaning that there are women who are part of the Army, Navy, and you're getting rid of people and talking about who shouldn't be what the hell are you people doing?'
US Elections
fromAxios
23 hours ago

House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign.
SF politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Senate vote on arms sale shows massive cracks' in US support for Israel

40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block military bulldozers to Israel, signaling a shift in opposition to unconditional aid.
Europe politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine | Fortune

The Iran War has created opportunities for Russia, necessitating a strong U.S. response to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine.
#defense-spending
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending

Difficult choices are necessary to increase defense spending, potentially requiring cuts to other budgets, including welfare.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending

Difficult choices are necessary to increase defense spending, potentially requiring cuts to other budgets, including welfare.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
US news
fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

The Pentagon canceled the OCX program for GPS control due to insurmountable issues after 16 years and nearly $8 billion in costs.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

Presidential memos signed by Trump enable the Energy Department to utilize funding for enhancing U.S. energy production and infrastructure.
#military-budget
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Could Be Political Suicide for Republicans

Trump proposes a $1.5 trillion military budget, the largest in U.S. history, raising questions about necessity and allocation of funds.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House proposes a military budget increase while cutting $73 billion from nondefense spending, targeting environmental and social programs.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Could Be Political Suicide for Republicans

Trump proposes a $1.5 trillion military budget, the largest in U.S. history, raising questions about necessity and allocation of funds.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House proposes a military budget increase while cutting $73 billion from nondefense spending, targeting environmental and social programs.
#surveillance
fromWIRED
4 days ago
US politics

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program until April 30 amid political challenges and privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
US politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
#war-powers-resolution
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump's power to wage Iran war

Nearly all Democrats supported a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military authority, but it failed by one vote in the House of Representatives.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US House rejects war powers resolution to end Trump's hostilities with Iran

The House rejected a war powers resolution to halt US military operations against Iran, allowing Trump to continue the conflict without formal Congressional authorization.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump's Iran war

The Senate rejected a war powers resolution 47-52 to limit Trump's military authority against Iran, with a House vote expected Thursday facing similar opposition.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump's power to wage Iran war

Nearly all Democrats supported a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military authority, but it failed by one vote in the House of Representatives.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US House rejects war powers resolution to end Trump's hostilities with Iran

The House rejected a war powers resolution to halt US military operations against Iran, allowing Trump to continue the conflict without formal Congressional authorization.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump's Iran war

The Senate rejected a war powers resolution 47-52 to limit Trump's military authority against Iran, with a House vote expected Thursday facing similar opposition.
#japan
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to amend the pacifist clause in the constitution amid rising regional threats and public opposition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to amend the pacifist clause in the constitution amid rising regional threats and public opposition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 week ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
#iran
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Pushes Congress to Authorize' Trump's Iran War: Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision'

Michael Smerconish urged Congress to authorize military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster.

Democratic leaders have historically contributed to the groundwork for Trump's war on Iran through alarmist rhetoric and military threats.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
3 weeks ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Republicans Block Democrats' Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump's War in Iran

Democratic lawmakers failed to pass a resolution to restrict President Trump's military actions against Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Pushes Congress to Authorize' Trump's Iran War: Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision'

Michael Smerconish urged Congress to authorize military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster.

Democratic leaders have historically contributed to the groundwork for Trump's war on Iran through alarmist rhetoric and military threats.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
3 weeks ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Republicans Block Democrats' Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump's War in Iran

Democratic lawmakers failed to pass a resolution to restrict President Trump's military actions against Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail

House Democrats are considering a strategy to introduce daily war powers resolutions to force votes while in session.
#israel
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Bibi torched U.S. support for Israel for a generation

Support for Israel among Democrats is declining, with significant opposition to arms sales and funding for defense systems like the Iron Dome.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Bibi torched U.S. support for Israel for a generation

Support for Israel among Democrats is declining, with significant opposition to arms sales and funding for defense systems like the Iron Dome.
#senate
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

A record number of Senators supported resolutions to block military sales to Israel, reflecting a shift in accountability for U.S. foreign policy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

A record number of Senators supported resolutions to block military sales to Israel, reflecting a shift in accountability for U.S. foreign policy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

A Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers against Iran failed for the fourth time amid ongoing tensions and calls for congressional oversight.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Republicans in Congress brace for a fight over the Iran war price tag

Republicans face significant challenges in funding the U.S.-Iran war amid internal party dissent and looming congressional deadlines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Even the neocons have turned against wars in the Middle East | Owen Jones

The threat of terrorism from the Middle East was a consequence of American involvement, not the reason for it. If the US had not been involved since the 1940s, Islamic militants would have little interest in attacking it.
Right-wing politics
#iran-war
fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

'I am certain': Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion | Fortune

World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Argues War in Iran Is Worth High Gas Prices: Your National Security Is Even More Important Than Your Pocketbook'

Sen. Roger Marshall believes the war in Iran is justified despite rising gas prices for Americans.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, with 56 percent disapproving and only 33 percent supporting it overall.
fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

'I am certain': Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion | Fortune

World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Argues War in Iran Is Worth High Gas Prices: Your National Security Is Even More Important Than Your Pocketbook'

Sen. Roger Marshall believes the war in Iran is justified despite rising gas prices for Americans.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, with 56 percent disapproving and only 33 percent supporting it overall.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Iran War Powers Vote Fails House By One Vote, With One Democrat Opposed

Jared Golden voted against a war powers resolution on Iran, being the only Democrat to do so, citing the impending expiration of a ceasefire.
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

"People in our districts across this country are going to start feeling impacts very soon, and if we don't start thinking properly and aggressively and proactively about the challenges that AI creates, I fear that we're going to have a revolution on our hands," said Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif.
SF politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
#war-powers
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

OMB Head Russ Vought Refuses to Provide Financial Estimates on Iran War Costs

Costs of the war on Iran may exceed $1 trillion, but OMB Director Russell Vought refused to provide specific estimates during congressional hearings.
#impeachment
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth for high crimes related to military actions in Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

Democrats are introducing an impeachment resolution against Hegseth, focusing on U.S. operations in Iran and alleged personal misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth for high crimes related to military actions in Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

Democrats are introducing an impeachment resolution against Hegseth, focusing on U.S. operations in Iran and alleged personal misconduct.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177

The Trump administration's military actions against alleged drug traffickers lack evidence and have resulted in civilian casualties in Latin America.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Bernie Sanders' effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate

Growing support among Democrats for limiting US military aid to Israel is evident despite previous rejections of similar resolutions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

House Republican Wildly Claims U.S. Military Officers Are Actually Rooting for the Iranian Regime'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden claims some U.S. military officers support the Iranian regime, criticizing media and former military leaders for their stance against the U.S.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

The Average US Taxpayer Spent $4,049 on War and Weapons Last Year

Average U.S. taxpayers contributed over $4,000 to militarism in 2025, significantly more than to healthcare and nutrition programs.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Deep Risk That Republican Hawks Overlooked

Joe Kent holds controversial views on various geopolitical issues, including the Ukraine war and U.S. foreign policy, which may influence Republican party dynamics.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote

Frustration exists among Democrats over the failure to vote on an Iran war powers resolution this week.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

House amendment responding to Pentagon-Anthropic conflict fails committee vote

A House amendment to prevent government blacklisting of firms refusing to deploy high-risk AI technology failed 16-25, after the Pentagon threatened to blacklist Anthropic for maintaining AI safety standards.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
#iran-military-operations
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Senate Dem Declares US On a Path Toward' Ground Invasion After Iran Briefing: Left With More Questions Than Answers'

Senator Blumenthal expresses concern that the Trump administration is moving toward deploying U.S. ground troops in Iran despite insufficient briefing transparency and unanswered questions about war costs and risks.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Senate Dem Declares US On a Path Toward' Ground Invasion After Iran Briefing: Left With More Questions Than Answers'

Senator Blumenthal expresses concern that the Trump administration is moving toward deploying U.S. ground troops in Iran despite insufficient briefing transparency and unanswered questions about war costs and risks.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Sanders Mounts New Push to Block Sales of Over 20,000 Bombs to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote on legislation blocking $659 million in arms sales to Israel, consisting of 22,000 bombs of various sizes.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran

A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows only 25% of Americans approve of US-Israeli strikes against Iran, with significant public disapproval and uncertainty following the first US soldier deaths in the conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Goldberg: The idea that the president was anti-war was always delusional

Trump's anti-war reputation is a misunderstanding; he opposes sacrifice and idealism in foreign policy, not conflict itself, as evidenced by his stated love of war when America wins.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

Veteran lawmakers express conflicted feelings about Iran conflict, balancing satisfaction with targeting Iranian leadership against fears of repeating Iraq and Afghanistan experiences for new generations.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A 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.
#presidential-war-powers
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Congress realizes maybe it's a bad idea to let presidents declare war unilaterally after decades of letting it slide | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are pushing to limit presidential military authority in Iran after U.S. and Israel launched strikes without congressional approval, violating constitutional war powers.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Congress realizes maybe it's a bad idea to let presidents declare war unilaterally after decades of letting it slide | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war'

Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war, not the president, despite the Senate failing to pass a resolution limiting Trump's military powers regarding Iran.
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