Critical Committee Debate Examines Trump’s Lack of War Authorities on Iran
In the early morning hours of June 13, the House Armed Services Committee debated an amendment seeking to block an unauthorized war with Iran. It constituted one of the most meaningful Congressional debates on Iran and war powers to date, and will likely lead to a full House vote when the annual defense authorization bill hits the floor later this summer.
Iran Diplomacy Debated by House Armed Services Committee
Washington, June 19—Members of the House Armed Services Committee were split regarding nuclear talks underway with Iran at a hearing convened this past Thursday. The divide was evident in the opening remarks made by the committee’s chairman, Rep. Howard McKeon (R-CA), who said he was skeptical about the efficacy of talking with Iran about its […]