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politics2 years ago

"Biden Faces Democratic Backlash Over Unauthorized Yemen Bombing"

Democratic members of Congress, including Ro Khanna, Val Hoyle, Pramila Jayapal, and Mark Pocan, criticized President Joe Biden for failing to seek Congressional authorization before the U.S. military's bombing campaign in Yemen, citing the constitutional requirement for Congress to authorize military involvement in overseas conflicts. Republican Rep. Mike Lee also voiced agreement with the Democrats, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Constitution regardless of party affiliation.

politics2 years ago

Senate moves to repeal Iraq War authorizations with Biden's support.

The Senate voted 68-27 to move forward on legislation that would repeal the 2002 measure that greenlighted the March 2003 invasion of Iraq and also a 1991 measure that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War to expel Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait. The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments, arguing that the war authorizations are no longer necessary and subject to misuse if they are left on the books.