Is the War Powers Resolution no longer relevant?
When I asked recently about who really holds the power in war, I wasn’t trying to stump anyone. For the founders who shaped our Constitution, it was a complex issue. They decided that the two main branches of government should share this power. Congress was assigned the task of declaring war and setting the rules […]
House resolution with bipartisan support condemns the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’
Lawmakers Push to Condemn “Globalization of Intifadas” A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is collaborating on a resolution that implores U.S. leaders to denounce the term “globalization of intifadas.” The initiative, led by Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), frames the phrase as a call to violence against Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. The phrase gained notoriety following Hamas’s […]
Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg will not have to testify following the resolution of an $8 billion privacy lawsuit with Meta shareholders.
Recently, Mark Zuckerberg and various current and former directors of Meta Platforms reached an agreement to settle a claim asserting $8 billion in damages due to violations of Facebook users’ privacy. Details about the settlement weren’t disclosed, and the defense attorney refrained from addressing Judge Cataline McCormick of the Delaware Chancery Court. Notably, McCormick postponed […]
House Democrat plans to propose a resolution for the release of Epstein documents: ‘Take action or step aside’
Veasey Seeks Release of Epstein Case Files Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) announced on Sunday his intention to introduce a resolution demanding the release of documents related to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on social platform X, he remarked, “Either @Realdonaldtrump and his allies will back his campaign with rumors surrounding […]
Republican lawmakers propose resolution to commemorate one year since Trump’s assassination attempt
A Year After Trump’s Assassination Attempt, Republicans Push for Resolution A year following the foiled assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, House Republicans are advocating for a resolution that condemns political violence and pays tribute to the victims of July 13, 2024. Introduced on Friday by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and August Pfluger […]
Teachers’ union criticized for incorrectly spelling ‘fascism’ in resolution against Trump
This week, the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the U.S., faced significant backlash on social media after incorrectly using the word “fascism” in a statement. This incident occurred on Sunday during the union’s annual conference, where they expressed a commitment to defend democracy, particularly in response to actions by former President […]
Senate rejects resolution on Iran war powers
Senate Blocks Resolution on Military Action Against Iran On Friday, the Senate rejected efforts to require Congressional approval for future military actions against Iran. This decision came just a few days after President Trump ordered a strike intended to target Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The vote, which largely fell along party lines, concluded with 47 senators […]
Democrats Resist House Resolution Condemning Anti-ICE Riots in L.A.
House Democrats Reject Anti-Riot Resolution Close to 200 House Democrats opposed a resolution put forth by California Republicans this month, which condemned the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. The resolution, spearheaded by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) along with other members of the California Republican delegation, did receive some bipartisan support; seven House Democrats were part […]
Sen. Moreno to Propose Resolution Supporting Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
Sen. Bernie Moreno’s Resolution for Trump Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) plans to propose a resolution in the Senate on Wednesday, advocating for the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award the Nobel Peace Prize to former President Donald Trump in 2025. The upcoming resolution suggests that Trump may be instrumental in swiftly ending Iran’s nuclear program, which […]
12 Democratic veterans in the House express support for the war powers resolution
Twelve House Democrats Support Military Resolution Following US Strike on Iran A group of twelve House Democrats, all veterans, have voiced their endorsement for a military resolution following the recent US airstrikes against Iran. In a joint statement, they expressed, “We write first as patriots who love our country. Each of us wore uniforms with […]