Iran war powers resolutions
Coverage of Iran war powers resolutions in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Congress faces major pileup before midterms
The Republican Congress faces mounting challenges before midterms, including a contentious immigration enforcement bill, time constraints due to limited legislative sessions, and urgent deadlines for extending surveillance powers and avoiding a government shutdown. Additional issues include negotiations on cryptocurrency, housing, insulin pricing, and college sports reforms, alongside stalled transportation and farm bills.
- Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail
House Democrats are considering a strategy to force daily votes on Iran war powers resolutions until one passes or U.S. operations in the region end. The plan, discussed at a Congressional Progressive Caucus meeting, aims to pressure Republicans to take a public stance on the war and its economic impacts, despite recent failed votes on similar measures.