Senate To Vote On US President’s Powers To Wage War Without Congress’s Approval – Newsweek

Newsweek Senate To Vote On US President's Powers To Wage War Without Congress's ApprovalNewsweekThe Senate was set to consider on Wednesday a proposal to restrict President Donald Trump from wielding extraordinary powers that have allowed the U.S. to wage wars across the globe in the name of fighting terrorism since the early 21st century.Senate votes down bipartisan push for new US war authorizationCBS News Senate reconsiders post-9/11 war approvals, but vote falls short of repealing military authorizationLos Angeles Timesall 90 news articles » us congress – Google News

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US President Barack Obama to put Syria strike to Congress vote – Telegraph.co.uk

The Guardian US President Barack Obama to put Syria strike to Congress voteTelegraph.co.ukUS President Barack Obama said he will ask the US Congress to authorize military action against Syria, lifting the threat of immediate strikes on President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Mr Obama said he had decided he would go ahead and take military …Obama says US will take military action against Syria, pending Congress's …Washington PostPresident Obama turns to Congress to OK strike against SyriaFox NewsObama asks Congress to approve military strike against SyriaChicago TribuneThe Guardian –New York Daily Newsall 5,107…

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Bill in US Congress seeks vote on Puerto Rican statehood – Reuters

Washington Post Bill in US Congress seeks vote on Puerto Rican statehoodReutersSupporters describe Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States as a bilateral pact that allows the island some autonomy while enjoying being a part of the nation, but critics say it is a colony under the complete authority of the U.S. Congress …Puerto Rico delegate seeks vote to make US territory a stateWashington PostPedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Pushes For Bill To Vote On …Latin Timesall 8 news articles » us congress – Google News

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