Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.
The changing nature of foreign conflict—and Trump’s grip on the GOP—has allowed him to pursue a nearly unchecked agenda ...
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
Hawley said that he will no longer support a war powers resolution over military action in Venezuela, after receiving assurances that there will be no U.S. ground troops deployed. President Trump ...
The failure deals a blow to Senate Democrats in particular, who have pushed for months to limit what authority Trump has to ...
Sen. Josh Hawley defended constitutional stance on Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump administration works to flip Republican votes before Wednesday's full Senate vote.
Now with support from more Republican senators, political moves on the Hill could blunt Trump's war because the administration is wary of alienating Congress.
Democrats argued that the resolution is necessary after the U.S. raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Several GOP senators backed down from limiting the president's war powers after he threatened them with electoral consequences.
After President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to use the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, some lawmakers criticized Trump for ordering it without any authorization from ...
This law stipulates that the president may use military force overseas for a maximum of 60 days without congressional authorization, with an additional 30 days available to conduct withdrawal.
After President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to use the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, some lawmakers criticized Trump for ordering it without any authorization from ...