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Thomas Massie
QiOSK

Massie moves to strike $3.3B marked for Israel from the budget

A House vote, which could come as early as Thursday, would put lawmakers on the record at a time when Americans are more leery about the aid than ever.

Rep. Stutzman: I consulted Israelis before proposing defense measure
Middle East

Rep. Stutzman: I consulted Israelis before proposing defense measure

In an exclusive interview, the Republican lawmaker explains why it's time to transition from direct assistance to more US-Israel 'strategic cooperation'

Congress
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On 10th attempt, Senate votes to stop Iran war

War powers measure, first approved by House, 'is binding on the president and directs him to cease hostilities against Iran,' says top House Dem

The law that could help Congress  kill Trump's Iran deal
Washington Politics

The law that could help Congress  kill Trump's Iran deal

While lawmakers on both sides may prefer not to take a public vote one way or the other, there are ways opponents of diplomacy could look to derail the MoU

Unpopularity of war puts $1.5 trillion defense budget in crosshairs
Washington Politics

Unpopularity of war puts $1.5 trillion defense budget in crosshairs

Democratic lawmakers launch opening salvo into what is expected to be a contentious NDAA process

Ed Markey Roger Wicker Chuck Schumer
Washington Politics

Team Trump squares up to rip Red and Blue critics of Iran peace deal

Bipartisanship lives as lawmakers finally grow a spine — to keep the nation at war