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New House, Senate attempts to preempt war with Venezuela
Washington Politics

New House, Senate attempts to preempt war with Venezuela

Bipartisan bills are the latest effort to assert war powers over White House. But will they work this time?

Senate votes to lift crippling sanctions on Syria
Washington Politics

Senate votes to lift crippling sanctions on Syria

Questions remain about whether the repeal is 'clean'—and whether the House will follow suit

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North America

McGovern, Meijer tee up House bill clawing back war powers from president

Now we have a bicameral, bipartisan fight on our hands over who has authority to determine how US military powers are used.

Should Congress grant a waiver to sec def candidate Lloyd Austin?
Military Industrial Complex

Should Congress grant a waiver to sec def candidate Lloyd Austin?

If the goal is de-militarizing our national security, we have to ask whether a recent general is the best choice to lead the DoD.