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Senate kills effort to stop Trump war against Cuba
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Senate kills effort to stop Trump war against Cuba

By 51-47 vote, Senate blocks debate due to 'U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities,' despite ongoing blockade.

AUMF iran
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GOP senators want to give Trump official blessing for Iran war

A vote for an Authorization for Military Force would put lawmakers on record backing a conflict they’ve largely supported indirectly

US strikes on alleged drug  boats have killed more than 160 people
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US strikes on alleged drug boats have killed more than 160 people

With eyes on Middle East, military continues campaign of deadly strikes at sea.

Dems: We will not approve one more cent for this war
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Dems: We will not approve one more cent for this war

Citing the lack of strategy, explanation, the human cost, and absence of congressional approval, Trump’s critics are digging in against operations in Iran

Ignorance about war powers plays right into Trump's hands
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Ignorance about war powers plays right into Trump's hands

While US bombs Iran, Republican congressional leaders are forfeiting their Constitutional role in major military operations

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.)
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House and Senate votes fail, giving Trump free rein on Iran war

The final tallies were close, but few Republicans broke ranks to support Congress's authority to approve military force