Congress to clash over Trump's war powers |
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Written by The Hill Press |
Sunday, 05 January 2020 10:59 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/donald-trump-golden-wings-s5.jpgDemocrats seek bipartisan vote to limit military authority, hope to find Republican lawmakers leery of president’s foreign policy decisions. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats will attempt to curb President Trump’s war powers after a U.S. drone strike killed a senior Iranian military leader in what lawmakers are calling a major escalation that could lead to war. Senate Democrats are mobilizing behind a resolution that would force Trump to withdraw American troops from hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a resolution authorizing military force. |