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Senate Stalemate: Republicans Block Iran War Halt Without Congress
politics17 days ago

Senate Stalemate: Republicans Block Iran War Halt Without Congress

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to force the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iran unless Congress authorizes ongoing military action, voting 53–47 to kill the war-powers resolution; Democrats argue the administration hasn’t subjected the war to public oversight or hearings, while Republicans say consultation with Congress has occurred. House Democrats may renew similar efforts, and the administration has used emergency powers to push arms sales in the region.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-oversight#iran#politics
national-security23 days ago

Senate blocks war-powers limits as Iran conflict enters its third week

The Senate defeated six Democratic war-powers resolutions aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran, signaling continued Republican support for Trump as the conflict nears three weeks. Democrats say the administration hasn’t publicly justified the war or its goals and are pressing for hearings, while Republicans argue the operation is necessary to degrade Iran and support allies. The privileged measures could return for expedited votes, and lawmakers warn the war’s costs—troop deaths, billions in operations, and rising gas prices—could push Republicans to rethink their stance.

via Politico|
#congressional-oversight#iran#national-security
Senate Democrats Demand Public Iran War Hearings Over Strategy Gaps
politics1 month ago

Senate Democrats Demand Public Iran War Hearings Over Strategy Gaps

Democrats in the U.S. Senate are pressing for public hearings on the war against Iran after multiple classified briefings, arguing the White House has not clearly explained the conflict’s objectives, timeline, or long‑term strategy. They warn of potential ground deployment, rising costs, and the need for greater congressional oversight over war powers, while Republicans largely back the action but some express caution.

via Al Jazeera|
#congressional-oversight#iran#politics
Clinton Subpoena Breaks New Ground in Epstein Inquiry
politics2 months ago

Clinton Subpoena Breaks New Ground in Epstein Inquiry

House Oversight Chair James Comer won a lengthy fight to compel Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify under subpoena in the Epstein investigation, the first time a former president has been required to testify to Congress. The move is hailed by supporters as a bold oversight power but criticized as potentially undermining democratic norms and weaponizing investigations; Democrats warn it could lay groundwork for future probes, including of Donald Trump, illustrating a partisan shift in how congressional inquiries are conducted.

via The New York Times|
#clinton#comer#congressional-oversight
CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting
politics2 months ago

CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting

CBP sent Congress a self-drafted Q&A about the January 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, answering some questions and deferring others to DHS and investigating agencies, as lawmakers pressed for a mandated death notification. The move followed criticism over lack of transparency, and the agency later provided the death-in-custody report detailing the sequence of events, including OC spray deployment and agents’ gunfire, in a context of broader calls to reform DHS use-of-force policies.

via The Intercept|
#alex-pretti#cbp#congressional-oversight
Court Upholds Week-Notice Rule for Lawmakers Visiting ICE Detention Centers
politics2 months ago

Court Upholds Week-Notice Rule for Lawmakers Visiting ICE Detention Centers

A federal judge in Washington, DC allowed DHS to continue requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before inspecting ICE facilities, noting the policy differs from the one previously blocked due to a new funding source; separately, the DOJ pressed to keep ICE enforcement actions running in Minnesota amid a state lawsuit, and appealed an injunction curbing some ICE tactics against protesters.

via The Guardian|
#congressional-oversight#dhs#ice
DC Judge Keeps DHS Notice Rule for Lawmakers’ ICE Visits, Pending Lawsuit Revision
politics2 months ago

DC Judge Keeps DHS Notice Rule for Lawmakers’ ICE Visits, Pending Lawsuit Revision

A federal judge in Washington declined to block DHS’s seven-day notice requirement for lawmakers to visit immigration detention facilities, saying the plaintiffs must revise their lawsuit to directly address the agency’s new funding rationale; the policy, reintroduced after a prior block, remains in effect while the suit is narrowed.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-oversight#detention-centers#funding
Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions
world6 months ago

Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions

The Trump administration reportedly conducted secret military strikes against undisclosed enemies, including drug cartels, without congressional approval, claiming a new state of armed conflict. Critics argue this bypasses legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about unchecked presidential power and secret warfare.

via The Intercept|
#congressional-oversight#drugs-and-terrorism#secret-wars
Controversy Over New ICE Visit Restrictions for Lawmakers
immigration9 months ago

Controversy Over New ICE Visit Restrictions for Lawmakers

Seven New York Democratic members of Congress are demanding access to inspect the conditions at the ICE office on the 10th floor of a federal building in Manhattan, where detained migrants are held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, challenging ICE's claim that it is not a detention facility. The lawmakers argue that the law grants them the right to oversee such facilities, especially when migrants are held for multiple days, and criticize the agency's refusal to allow inspections amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-oversight#detention-conditions#ice