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May 21, 2026
The Calls for a U.S. War on Cuba Are Getting Louder
Florida Republicans want Trump to seize indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
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May 13, 2026
Why Congress Can’t Stop Trump’s Iran War
A half-century of messy politics has inverted the Constitution’s design—and there’s no easy fix.
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April 29, 2026
‘Resign Immediately’: Democrats Grill Hegseth on Iran War
Congressional Democrats fought with the U.S. defense secretary over the war and military spending in a rare public hearing.
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April 28, 2026
King Charles III: ‘A Partnership Born Out of Dispute’
The British monarch praises multilateral institutions in a pointed message to the Trump administration.
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April 23, 2026
Trump’s Iran War Approaches a Fresh Legal Hurdle
Pressure will increase on congressional Republicans to vote to end the war if it surpasses the legal time limit.
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April 21, 2026
Who Wants to Be an American Diplomat?
The State Department has launched a throwback recruitment campaign following layoffs and changes to diversity policies.
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April 16, 2026
Republicans Twiddle Their Thumbs on Iran as Democrats Seethe
Trump’s party is still providing cover on unauthorized war despite growing signs of misgivings.
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April 8, 2026
Hegseth’s Divine War
The U.S. defense secretary is using the military to promote Christian nationalism, experts say.
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March 26, 2026
Republican Support for Trump’s Iran War Is Wobbling
Lawmakers have concerns about cost, possible ground troops, and unclear objectives.
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March 18, 2026
U.S. Lawmakers Grill Trump’s Intel Chief on Iran Nuclear Threat
Tulsi Gabbard faced bipartisan scrutiny over the administration’s justifications for the Iran war.
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March 10, 2026
Trump Likely to Confront Democratic Wall on Iran War Funding
An emergency military spending request to continue the Iran strikes may soon be sent to U.S lawmakers.
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March 4, 2026
Senate Republicans Vote Down Effort to End Iran War
The House is expected to hold a similar Iran war powers vote tomorrow.
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March 4, 2026
Congress to Vote on Ending the War on Iran
Democrats describe the assault as illegal and contrary to U.S. interests.
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February 28, 2026
World Leaders, U.S. Lawmakers React to U.S. Strikes on Iran
Early views fell along ideological lines as the international community waits for damage reports.
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February 26, 2026
Congress Isn’t Likely to Rescue Trump on Tariffs
Few Republicans seem interested in codifying the duties that the Supreme Court struck down.
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