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Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Robert JimisonComments Off on Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month

Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.

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Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025Maxine Joselow and Brad PlumerComments Off on Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits

By ending tax credits for wind and solar power, Senate Republicans may have jeopardized billions in investments in their own districts.

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G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power

June 29, 2025July 1, 2025BRAD PLUMERComments Off on G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power

Wind and solar companies were already bracing for Congress to end federal subsidies. But the Senate bill goes even further and penalizes those industries.

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Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Brad Plumer and Jack EwingComments Off on Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines

For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.

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White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025Robert JimisonComments Off on White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes

Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

June 22, 2025Michael Crowley and Edward WongComments Off on 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.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

June 22, 2025June 23, 2025Michael Crowley and Edward WongComments Off on 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.

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Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It

June 21, 2025June 23, 2025Robert Jimison and Michael GoldComments Off on Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It

Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.

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War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran 

June 17, 2025Robert JimisonComments Off on War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran 

A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.

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Democrat Seeks to Limit Trump’s War Powers Amid Middle East Escalation

June 16, 2025Robert JimisonComments Off on Democrat Seeks to Limit Trump’s War Powers Amid Middle East Escalation

A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”

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Security is increased at Jewish sites across the U.K.

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