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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.
Veterans Demand Congress End the Forever Wars
Progressive veterans say peace is a litmus test for Democrats.
Trump Administration Ramps Up Threats Against Iran
The murder of journalist Khashoggi may put a crimp in Trump’s plans to escalate his aggression against Iran.
Will Congress Authorize Indefinite Detention of Americans?
S.J.Res.59 is a blank check for presidential powers.
War and the Imperial Presidency: Will Congress Offer a Bipartisan Blank Check to Donald Trump?
The Corker-Kaine bill would essentially rubber stamp the president's authority.
Endless War Continues as Senate Kills Effort to Repeal 2001 Authorization
In essence, the chamber gave the OK to continuing endless war.
Congress Must Reclaim War-Making Authority
Congress should repeal the sweeping post-September 11 authorization of military force and deny Trump a newer, tailored one.
Will Either Clinton or Trump End the Forever War?
The Forever War — started in 2003 — is unlikely to end, regardless of who is next in the White House.
2001 Authorization of Military Force, Guantánamo Restrictions Survive as House Passes Defense Bill
Attempts to wind down trappings of the Bush-era global war on terror were thwarted Wednesday night.
Williams Rivers Pitt | Obama Counters GOP Pessimism With Hope and Hard Truth
The president delivered the strangest State of the Union address I've ever seen, writes William Rivers Pitt.