President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
Author: Michael Crowley and Edward Wong
Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters
The president said he would bring a quick end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and get China to bend on trade and Iran on its nuclear program. Instead, conflict is escalating.
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.
Gaza War Turns Spotlight on Long Pipeline of U.S. Weapons to Israel
President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza.
State Dept. Workers Sign Memos Urging Biden to Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
The messages urge the Biden administration to press Israel for a cease-fire, according to U.S. officials. Two were said to have been sent in the first week of the war.
Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars
Israeli officials say it is impossible to defeat Hamas without killing innocents, a lesson they argue Americans and their allies should understand.
U.S. Officials Overseeing Aid Say Ukrainian Leaders Are Tackling Corruption
The ouster of several officials has renewed questions about how the Zelensky government is addressing concerns about aid.
Biden Administration Faces Resistance to Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey
The State Department has contacted Congress about major arms deals for Turkey and Greece, but a prominent senator is strongly opposed to the Ankara sale.
Biden Calls on World to Punish Russia for Attempt to Annex Ukrainian Land
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and companies, and penalized foreign businesses aiding the Russian military. But officials are holding back on energy sanctions.