Senate Republicans again block Democrats’ bid to limit war powers
April 23 (UPI) — Senate Republicans have again blocked the Democrats from curbing President Donald Trump‘s ability to…
The price of gas is surging. Here’s how Trump could make it worse.
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Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing was hilarious—and he might lose.
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Rand Paul floats possible 2028 run, pushes back on Trump-era protectionism
Libertarian-minded Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is leaving the door wide open to a possible 2028 White…
How mixed messaging on Iran may have Trump reeling politically
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on…
House to vote on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump’s strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President…
Can Congress limit Trump in Iran? It would be a rare step
Multiple times during Donald Trump’s second presidency, Congress has debated his military authority, first in Latin America and…
Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, whose fierce denunciation of military adventurism abroad fueled his unlikely rise to the…
Iran war powers votes expected ‘very soon’
The backers of two resolutions in the House and Senate aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from attacking…
The hawks are lying us into yet another Middle Eastern war
The United States is entering a self-inflicted crisis in the Middle East. President Donald Trump has ordered a…
Sen. Rand Paul says DHS, ICE must “restore trust” after Minneapolis shootings of Good, Pretti
“Who can you kill?” and “when can you kill them?” Those are questions Republican Sen. Rand Paul asked…
Rubio leaves door open to more military action in Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not commit Wednesday to seeking congressional authorization if the Trump administration takes…