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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

Trump portrays a “winning” America: Will that translate into GOP midterm votes?

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President Donald Trump emphasized domestic issues – starting with the economy and immigration – in a State of the Union address that cast America as successfully recovering from a series of crises and approaching its 250th anniversary stronger than ever. The impetus Tuesday night was clear: November’s midterm elections loom large, with President Trump’s Republican … Read more