What’s next for Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal as Senate races to beat default deadline? Senate must pass the bill by 5 June to avoid a default on the nation’s debt. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Debt limit package passes House, heads to Senate - Roll Call The House passed a bill Wednesday night to suspend the debt limit past the 2024 elections, sending the measure to the Senate. Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023
Senators Want To Declare Fentanyl a National Security Threat Plus: SCOTUS won't hear Reddit sex trafficking case, debt deal would increase spending on SNAP benefits, and more... Reason · May 31, 2023
Debt bill's pipeline provision puts Democrats in a tight spot - Roll Call House Democrats typically vocal on climate issues were noncommittal when asked how they will vote on the debt limit bill. Roll Call · May 31, 2023
US political leaders push for lawmakers’ support on debt ceiling deal Some members of Congress question if they received enough concessions in Biden and McCarthy’s agreement The Guardian - US · May 29, 2023
Ron DeSantis ‘to announce presidential run on Twitter with Elon Musk’ – as it happened Florida governor reportedly to officially announce campaign on platform; McCarthy says debt deal possibly by 1 June The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023
US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door. Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023
Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat A former congressional staffer and advisor to Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials is set to announce plans Monday to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia next year The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure that gave President Bush the green light to invade Iraq and the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023
Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters Congress is now considering doing something it hasn’t done since the Vietnam War — repealing authorizations for the use of military force The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
‘Critical first step’: US Senate votes to repeal Iraq war powers Advocates say the vote shows progress in efforts to reform legal architecture of the US’s post-9/11 ‘war on terror’. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023
Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would repeal two decades-old authorizations to use military force against Iraq after supporters of the legislation had fended off floor efforts to amend it, including proposals that would have singled out Iran as a threat in the Middle East. Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023
Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorization The measure now goes to the House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy has indicated it will undergo a series of markups by the Foreign Affairs Committee before a possible floor vote. WEKU · Mar 29, 2023
Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations - Roll Call The measure would repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations to use military force in Iraq, and now goes to the House. Roll Call · Mar 29, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023 Senate Poised to Vote on Repeal of Iraq War Powers The Senate is poised to vote Wednesday to repeal the 2002 measure that greenlighted the March 2003 invasion of Iraq, which would end more than 20 years of authorization for US presidents to use force in that country and return those war powers to Congress. The Iraq War ended years…
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Senate poised to vote on repeal of Iraq war powers The Senate is preparing to vote to repeal the 2002 measure that greenlighted that March 2003 invasion of Iraq
Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023 2 decades after start of Iraq conflict, Congress poised to repeal war authorization WASHINGTON — Matthew Hoh was a 28-year-old Marine captain assigned to the Pentagon in late 2002, just as then-President George W. Bush was laying the groundwork for war in Iraq. Like many of his generation, Hoh was steeled in his patriotism by the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, and he…
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure
Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023 McCarthy says Iraq military authorizations will first go to House committee Ahead of expected Senate passage of a measure that would repeal two decades-old Iraq-related military authorizations, Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he sees a strong chance the Republican-controlled House will pass a similar bill.
Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023 McCarthy says Iraq AUMFs will first go to House committee - Roll Call Speaker Kevin McCarthy indicates support for Iraq authorizations to use military force, but says House action will start in committee.
WEKU · Mar 21, 2023 The Senate eyes a formal end to the Iraq War, and a reassertion of Congress' power Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, the U.S. Senate is moving to repeal the congressional authorization that provided the justification for the war.
Miami Herald · Mar 18, 2023 Illicit guns and drugs are a problem in the Caribbean. This legislation is offering help U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Tim Kaine of Virginia are putting their weight behind an initiative to reduce illicit arms trafficking and strengthen security and stability in the Caribbean basin, where an uptick in guns and migration trafficking are endangering small island communities and raising national security concerns…
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Senate advances bill repealing Iraq military authorizations WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday voted to limit debate on a bipartisan bill that would repeal two military authorizations for use of force against Iraq, setting up a likely vote on passage early next week, 20 years after the March 19, 2003, attack on Baghdad.
WEKU · Mar 16, 2023 Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.
Roll Call · Mar 16, 2023 Senate advances bill repealing Iraq military authorizations - Roll Call The Senate took another step toward repealing the authorizations to use military force against Iraq in 2002 and 1991.