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Democratic senator proposes curbing Trump’s war powers amid Israel-Iran conflict

16/06/2025 21:54 The Guardian

Tim Kaine introduces measure to prohibit US forces from taking action against Iran without approval from CongressAs Iran and Israel exchange missile attacks for a fourth day, Democrats in Washington are moving swiftly to reassert congressional authority over US military engagement in the region amid fears of American involvement in a broader conflict.Tim Kaine, a Democratic senator of Virginia, on Monday introduced a war powers resolution that would prohibit US armed forces from taking direct action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress or a declaration of war. The measure, like other attempts to claw back power from the executive branch, faces a steep climb in the GOP-controlled Congress, where Republicans have been mostly unwilling to challenge Donald Trump’s authority. Continue reading...

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17/06/2025 04:35 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 04:20 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 04:00 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 02:35 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 02:00 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 01:52 The Guardian
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17/06/2025 01:23 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 21:35 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 18:50 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 18:49 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 18:47 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 15:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 15:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 15:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 14:02 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 13:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 12:27 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 12:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 11:51 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 10:38 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 07:43 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 05:00 The Guardian
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16/06/2025 04:40 The Guardian
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15/06/2025 21:53 The Guardian
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