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Politics Jun 04

Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

Politics Jun 04

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge between some Republicans and Trump

The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to limit President Trump from further military action in Iran. One of the Republicans who voted for that resolution is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his vote and…

By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams

Politics Jun 03

U.S. House Speaker Johnson holds press conference with Republican House Leadership, in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two weeks ago when the resolution was on the verge of approval. But displeasure has only…

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Politics May 21

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WATCH: House calls off vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Politics May 01

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Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'

Yet President Donald Trump also made it clear in a letter to Congress that the war may be far from over.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Apr 28

Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts, including Venezuela, Iran and Cuba.

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Apr 16

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation.

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Apr 15

WATCH: Senate Republicans again reject resolution to rein in Trump's Iran war

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The 47-52 vote was the fourth time this year that the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to the president in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified.

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Mar 13

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.

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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.

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