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Trump doubles down on strikes against alleged smugglers in Caribbean
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Trump doubles down on strikes against alleged smugglers in Caribbean

Legal experts say the attacks likely violate US and international law

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Washington Politics

Why is Congress MIA on looming Venezuela war?

So far, members are ignoring their own obligations, despite Trump’s promise to keep bombing and amassing more firepower in the Caribbean

Trump hails US airstrike against smugglers in the Caribbean
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Trump hails US airstrike against smugglers in the Caribbean

Military attacked a 'drug carrying' boat after it departed Venezuela, killing 11 suspected gang members

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Senate vote to exert war powers over Trump fails

The resolution would have blocked the president from launching more unprovoked attacks on Iran

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Congress moves to put the brakes on Trump's unilateral bombing

The Constitution gives the House and Senate the sole power to declare war, but presidents always flout it with little to no accountability

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House joins Senate in push against war with Iran

Bipartisan group tells Trump: no war without Congressional approval