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 08 Watch 6:06 Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela Congress saw several key votes on Thursday, including ones to address military action in Venezuela, expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and more. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all and reports from the Capitol. By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
World Jan 09 Watch 6:52 Can Congress limit Trump's ability to authorize military action on Iran? As tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, both the House and the Senate are pursuing measures to restrict President Trump’s war powers -- but there are differing opinions about what they should entail. How has presidential authority been leveraged…
World Jan 08 Watch 6:15 Rep. Crow: Congressional questions about Soleimani strike 'have not been answered' For a congressional Democrat’s take on the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, we turn to Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Crow is a lawyer and former Army Ranger who deployed to both…
World Jan 06 Watch 7:03 News Wrap: Pelosi to introduce war powers resolution on Iran In our news wrap Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will vote this week on a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any further U.S. military action on Iran. It's likely to pass the House but not the…
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
Feb 11 Read Obama's letter to Congress and his war request By Larisa Epatko President Obama on Wednesday sent Congress a request for new authorization for use of military force against the Islamic State militants. In a letter to Congress, he emphasized that he is not seeking “long-term, large-scale ground combat operations” as in… Continue reading