Sep 12 Does the White House have adequate legal authority to fight ISIS? By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Many congressional Republicans and Democrats have been clamoring for Congress to approve a new authorization for the use of military force. But they're moving too slowly for Paul, who's demanding the deadline to ensure faster action. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump's tax plan has aggressive deadline, but few details By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House hopes to have the House pass a tax overhaul in October that the Senate could then approve in November, said Marc Short, the White House director of legislative affairs. Continue reading
Jul 11 White House criticizes Russia sanctions stalled in House By Richard Lardner, Associated Press A new package of economic sanctions on Russia and Iran unacceptably constrains the president's authority, the White House says, as Democrats complain that the Trump administration is trying to weaken the penalties. Continue reading