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
September 08, 2025
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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
September 02, 2025
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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
June 27, 2025
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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
June 25, 2025
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House joins Senate in push against war with Iran
Bipartisan group tells Trump: no war without Congressional approval
June 17, 2025
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Sens. Paul and Merkley to Trump: Are we 'stumbling' into another war?
Bipartisan letter questions Constitutionality of US airstrikes, their effect, and whether this is a prelude to bombing Iran
April 01, 2025
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