The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the
The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak
Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this
By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de
Senator Lisa Murkowski is making waves by standing up for Congress's role in war decisions. She's been vocal about the need for Congress to approve military actions, especially in Venezuela. This isn't about politics; it's about following the Constitution. The U. S. has been taking actions that coul
The Senate made a bold move to limit the president's power to act in Venezuela. This step, though mostly symbolic, shows that some senators are worried about the president's aggressive approach. The president, however, wasn't happy with this decision. He criticized the five Republican senators who s
In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led
The political landscape in Washington is shifting, with an unusual alliance forming to prevent the U. S. from getting dragged into a conflict between Israel and Iran. This group includes both staunch Trump supporters and progressive Democrats, all concerned about the potential for another endless wa
