US states that Iran ceasefire restarts war powers timeline during legal conflict
Ceasefire with Iran Reported, But Debate Over War Powers Continues President Donald Trump informed Congress on Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has supposedly ended hostilities, which in turn resets the timeline concerning Congress’ authority over war powers. Still, legal experts argue that ongoing military actions complicate this assertion. A senior official from the administration […]
Congress confronts Iran conflict deadline as Republicans hinder war powers vote
Democrats Push for Vote on Iran’s New War Powers Senate Democrats once again couldn’t break the unified Republican stance regarding President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran, especially as the Friday deadline nears to limit his war powers. This vote marks the sixth instance where Republicans have turned down a Democratic resolution designed to restrain the […]
House Republican Leaders Introduce New Spy Powers Legislation Without Warrant Requirement
On Thursday, House Republican leaders presented an updated proposal aimed at expanding surveillance powers, but it falls short of many conservative demands for changes to Section 702 of FISA. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Los Angeles) revealed a three-year extension for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) as lawmakers strive to extend this law […]
Deadline for War Powers Act approaches as Senate Republicans prevent vote on Iran conflict
Senate Republicans continue to back President Donald Trump’s approach towards Iran as the deadline for Congressional intervention looms. Recently, Republicans blocked another Democratic effort to end hostilities in the Middle East, just a day after Trump extended a fragile ceasefire, citing “deep divisions” within the Iranian leadership. Notably, a vote aimed at limiting the president’s […]
Legislature Approves Temporary Extension of Spy Powers Amid Conservative Push for Surveillance Overhaul
Congress approved a temporary extension of essential government surveillance powers after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) couldn’t secure a vote for a full renewal of Section 702, partly due to calls from bipartisan lawmakers for reforms in surveillance practices. On Friday, the Senate passed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance […]
House Republicans decide against war powers resolution regarding Iran conflict
Iran Blockade: U.S. Military Issues Warning to Iran Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain have sent a strong message to Iran’s military. They assert that Iran’s capabilities simply cannot compete with those of the U.S. military. Reports from CENTCOM indicate that 13 ships have been […]
Stephen Curry’s clutch performance powers Warriors to victory in NBA play-in against Clippers
Warriors Secure Play-In Spot with Comeback Win Over Clippers Stephen Curry was on fire, racking up 27 of his total 35 points in the second half as the Golden State Warriors pulled off an emotional comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers, winning 126-121 on Wednesday night. Starting as the 10th seed, the Warriors managed to […]
Trump Urges GOP to Come Together on FISA 702 to Support Clean Spy Powers Legislation
Trump Pushes for FISA Section 702 Reauthorization On Wednesday, President Donald Trump called on Congress to quickly pass legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without any modifications. He even stated he would be willing to give up his “rights” under the program for the sake of national security. Reports […]
Senate Republicans prevent passage of Democratic resolution on Iran war powers for the fourth time
President Trump hints at new talks, US naval blockade enters third day On the third day of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting economic trade with Iran, President Trump has suggested that the conflict might be closing in on a resolution. This comes despite White House claims that a […]
Trump changes his stance on surveillance powers used against him and other Americans, now calls it ‘ESSENTIAL’
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers to unite in favor of an 18-month extension of certain surveillance powers that are meant for foreign nationals but have also been used against American citizens, including himself. He emphasized that the warrantless surveillance provisions in Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act had previously been […]