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GOP Lawmaker Introduces AUMF to Facilitate US Intervention in Ukraine
Rep. Adam Kinzinger has introduced a measure that would give congressional authorization for Biden to intervene.
If Biden Doesn’t Act on AUMF, the US’s Blank Check for War Continues
Since the passage of the 2001 AUMF, the number of groups classified as "terrorist" has doubled.
House Passes Historic Bill Ending Military Authorization in Iraq
The bill, which has President Biden's support, now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to pass.
Senators Move to Repeal Some Presidential War Powers After Airstrikes in Syria
The bipartisan resolution comes as the February 25 bombing in Syria faces criticism from lawmakers and legal scholars.
Trump’s Harsh Sanctions Lead to Iran-China Partnership
The new strategic partnership between Iran and China is the result of Trump’s punishing sanctions against Iran.
Bipartisan Pressure Is Mounting to Rein In Trump’s War Powers
On the eve of the antiwar vote, Rep. Ro Khanna talks to Truthout about the growing support for the antiwar measures.
Here Are Some Ways Your Congress Members Can Oppose Iran War
Democrats have pushed legislation to prevent Trump from attacking Iran for months, but GOP leaders pushed back.
Iran Had the Legal Right to Shoot Down US Spy Drone
The United States has no lawful claim of self-defense to justify a military attack on Iran.
Bolton and Pompeo Are Trying to Start Another Forever War
Bolton and Pompeo’s quest for war with Iran has publicly put them at odds with President Trump.
As Iran Tensions Rise, Congress Moves to Curb Trump’s War Powers
The House Appropriations Committee voted Tuesday to sunset the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.