Tag: U.S. Congress
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House Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump from Sending Troops to Venezuela
Overview The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution that would have blocked Donald Trump from directing U.S. military forces to Venezuela. The tied or near-tied vote underscored the deep partisan divide in Congress over foreign intervention and the bounds of presidential war powers. What the Resolution Would Have Done The measure aimed to…
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ACA Subsidies: Johnson Warns Trump White House on GOP Support
Overview: A Warning from the Speaker House Speaker Johnson has issued a clear message to the White House: support within the Republican ranks for extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies appears weaker than some allies had anticipated. As discussions on healthcare funding move from committee rooms to the negotiation table, Johnson’s remarks underscore the political…
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Democrats Credit Trump for Gaza Ceasefire, Stop Short of Nobel Prize Talk
Democrats Give Credit to Trump, But Caution on Prize Talk Democratic senators on Thursday credited President Donald Trump with helping broker what they described as phase one of a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while urging restraint and caution about how the plan will play out. The nuanced reception reflects a broader pattern in…
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Lindsey Graham Supports Trump on Sanctions After Drone Incident
Senator Lindsey Graham’s Response to Recent Drone Incidents In the wake of the recent drone incidents in Poland, Senator Lindsey Graham has openly supported former President Donald Trump’s stance on imposing stricter sanctions on Russia. This development signals a significant moment in U.S. foreign policy, particularly concerning Russian aggression toward Ukraine. Context of Graham’s Statement…