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Pelosi’s war powers flip-flop exposed in resurfaced Obama-era clip contradicts Trump criticism on Iran

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A clip of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has resurfaced online where she flatly defended the then-Obama administration’s decision to strike Libya — without the congressional authorization she believes President Donald Trump should have secured before conducting his own strikes over the weekend. “You’re saying … Read more

Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress

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Washington — Fractures within the Republican Party have become apparent as the GOP grapples with the massive U.S. and Israeli military operation launched on Iran over the weekend. And the breaks come as lawmakers face votes this week on whether to rein in President Trump’s ability to pursue further military action against Iran without congressional … Read more

Trump’s Iran strike rocks Texas Senate race as Dems demand ‘war powers,’ GOP applauds president

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SAN ANTONIO, TX – With hours to go until primary day in Texas, the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran is the latest flashpoint in Lone Star State’s high-stakes and combustible Senate showdown. Republican Sen. John Cornyn and his two primary challengers are rallying around President Donald … Read more

Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

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Washington — Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force … Read more

Bipartisan revolt targets Trump’s war powers after massive Iran strikes

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s strikes in Iran have intensified a growing bipartisan push in Congress to rein in his war powers, with lawmakers in both parties demanding votes on resolutions aimed at limiting his authority to use military force in the region. Members in both chambers had already … Read more