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.
October 01, 2021
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Middle East
House to put down zombie AUMFs today
But an authorization for military conflict in Africa just won't die as lawmakers move to renew a controversial counter-terror program, too.
June 29, 2021
Washington Politics
Conservatives throw weight behind repealing Iraq War AUMF
Saying the 2002 authorization for military force has been "stretched beyond belief," they hope to help pass a bipartisan bill on Thursday.
June 16, 2021
North America
Congress moves to revoke Eisenhower’s blank check for Middle East wars
Bet you didn't know there was an authorization for the use of military force against international communism still on the books.
May 19, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Republican Rep. Meijer calls AUMF repeal 'Constitutional hygiene'
The Michigan freshman and combat veteran says it's time for Congress to step up and take care of this 'low hanging fruit.'
April 09, 2021
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