Politics Jan 22 House Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution to check Trump's military actions in Venezuela By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump pressure Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 Trump blasts 5 Republican senators for war powers vote Democrats and five Republicans in the Senate voted to advance the resolution on a 52-47 vote. Thursday's development ensures a later vote will be taken for final passage. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 WATCH: Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump after Venezuela raid The war powers resolution would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before striking Venezuela again. By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jan 03 Maduro's capture and Trump's claim that U.S. will run Venezuela raise new legal questions The Trump administration's capture of Venezuela's president and plans to “run” the country are raising stark new questions about the legality of the U.S. moves under a broader campaign against the South American nation. By Lisa Mascaro, Joshua Goodman, Ben Finley, Associated Press
Jun 23 Johnson voices opposition to Congress weighing in on use of military force against Iran By Associated Press “I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a War Powers resolution. And I don’t think it’s necessary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday. Continue reading
Mar 29 20 years after Iraq invasion, Senate votes to repeal authorization for war By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has voted to repeal the decades-old congressional measure that greenlighted the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Continue reading
Aug 04 Bill repealing Iraq war powers advances in Senate By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Committee action on their repeal comes during a larger debate about reclaiming more congressional authority on military action from the executive branch. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Barr decries public criticism of Roger Stone case In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General William Barr criticized public discussion of the Roger Stone case. Barr said in an interview that statements and tweets about Justice Department business “make it impossible” for him to do his job. Also,… Continue watching
Jan 14 Democratic senator says he has the votes to restrain Trump on Iran By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said the Senate could vote as soon as next week on the measure, which is co-sponsored by two Republican senators and has support from at least two more Republicans. Continue reading