Mar 05 Congress hasn't officially declared war since WWII. Here's how presidential war powers have played out since then By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Like many predecessors, President Donald Trump claims broad, even unlimited power over U.S. forces. Continue reading
Mar 05 WATCH: House rejects Iran war powers resolution in narrow vote, following Senate's footsteps By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: IRS head testifies in House hearing as April tax deadline approaches By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The head of the IRS largely declined to answer questions about recent unlawful disclosures of taxpayer data when he was questioned by lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, saying they happened before his tenure began. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: Senate GOP votes down war powers resolution after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem returns to Capitol Hill for House Judiciary hearing By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to appear Wednesday in front of a House committee. Continue reading
Mar 03 Democrats' unity against Trump faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran By Steven Sloan, Associated Press The fight also revives tensions over Israel and AIPAC in key primaries. Continue reading
Feb 28 Members of Congress demand swift vote on war powers resolution after Trump orders Iran strike without congressional approval By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Both the House and Senate, where the president's Republican Party has a slim majority, had already drafted such resolutions long before the strikes Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: Lawmakers speak ahead of Bill Clinton deposition on Jeffrey Epstein By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections… Continue reading
Feb 26 Hillary Clinton deposition paused over leaked photo By Associated Press Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a photo of the closed-door proceeding to a conservative influencer. Continue reading
Feb 25 Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press His address Tuesday was a declaration of pride in the achievements of his still-young second term, as he boasted of an economic renaissance at home while he's imposed a new world order abroad. Trump is getting his first opportunity to… Continue reading