Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.
Category: War Powers Act (1973)
Trump Didn’t Notify Congress About a High-Stakes SEALs Mission. That Could Be an Issue.
The Trump administration failed to tell lawmakers about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 incursion into North Korean territory that went awry.
White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes
Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.
Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
