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Middle East

Rand Paul to force vote on Syria troop withdrawal

The Republican senator says US solders are in harm's way and have no authority to be there anyway

Senate shoots down effort to withdraw US troops from Niger
Africa

Senate shoots down effort to withdraw US troops from Niger

In an 11-86 vote, lawmakers voted to block a measure that would remove American soldiers from the country following a recent coup.

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Washington Politics

Congress to replace 2001 AUMF with … 2001 AUMF

If you were expecting Congress to reassert its war-making authorities, think again.

Congress, don't shut down the chance to do the right thing on war & weapons
Washington Politics

Congress, don't shut down the chance to do the right thing on war & weapons

Proposals to bring foreign policy back in line with the Constitution and human rights are long overdue.

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Washington Politics

NATO's Article 5 does not override Congress's war powers

We must make clear that 'an attack on one is an attack on all' does not automatically trigger a US military response.

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Middle East

Despite chicken littles, Senate votes to repeal war authorizations

The House is expected to follow suit, but the 2001 AUMF for the “global war on terror” remains in effect.