House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s war powers resolution on Lebanon

Washington — The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday to constrain President Trump in Lebanon after Democratic leaders came out against it.  The resolution, introduced by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, directs the president to remove U.S. armed forces “from Lebanon” within seven days of the measure’s adoption. It failed in a … Read more

Rep. Joyce Beatty lauds passage of Iran war powers resolution, judge’s order on Kennedy Center name

A federal judge last week ordered the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and also barred the performing arts center from closing its doors for proposed renovations. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who brought the lawsuit and also serves on the board of trustees, joins to discuss that and Wednesday’s House … Read more

What to know as House passes war powers resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran

What to know as House passes war powers resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News The House passed a resolution Wednesday to block President Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details. Source link

House again considers war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

WASHINGTON — The House is preparing to vote Wednesday on whether to halt the U.S. military action against Iran, potentially defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans signal they are ready to join with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad. House Speaker Mike Johnson has … Read more

House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass

House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would … Read more

Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to move forward with a resolution to force President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran, a breakthrough for the Democratic-led effort. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who just lost his primary … Read more

Dems score win as GOP senator helps advance Iran war powers resolution

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Senate Republican spurned by President Donald Trump joined Senate Democrats to handcuff his war powers in Iran and provided the key vote to advance a war powers resolution through a key hurdle.  Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who lost his primary bid over the weekend, sided with … Read more

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers for first time, after 4 Republicans defect

Washington — The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough for Democrats after seven failed attempts. Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50 to 47. Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul … Read more

Senate adopts resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns

Washington — The Senate unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution on Thursday that will withhold senators’ pay during a lapse in funding for any federal agency, following two lengthy and record-breaking shutdowns in recent months that have taken a toll on federal workers. Led by GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, the resolution directs the … Read more

173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats split over a resolution backing law enforcement as assaults on officers surged last year. Just 29 House Democrats on Wednesday voted for a GOP-authored measure paying tribute to the “extraordinary sacrifice” law enforcement officers make and criticizing the defund the police movement for jeopardizing public … Read more