Rep. French Haley: House likely to block war powers resolution ordering troop withdrawals Rep. French Haley, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said he believes there are enough votes in the House to block a war powers resolution that would require immediate withdrawal of forces, arguing the measure is ill-timed and that the War Powers Act allows the president 60 days to act.

Rep. French Haley is confident the House will block a war powers resolution aimed at an immediate U.S. troop withdrawal, calling it "ill-timed" amidst ongoing combat operations.

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Representatives warn HB1343 would let adjutant general create deployable 'military police' with civilian policing powers Representative Matt Pierce said HB1343 would allow the adjutant general to form a military police unit with authority to carry firearms, make arrests and conduct searches when deployed by the governor, raising concerns about state use of military forces for civilian law enforcement.

A controversial new bill could empower the governor to deploy military police with arrest and search authority in civilian areas, raising alarms about potential state overreach.

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Constituent raises due‑process concerns over Caribbean strikes; Moore cites classified briefings and intelligence sharing gaps A caller asked whether recent maritime strikes in the Caribbean raised due‑process or legal concerns. Congressman Blake Moore said he requested classified briefings, described a recent tanker boarding as a warranted, "textbook" operation, and expressed concern that allied intelligence sharing had been curtailed.

Congressman Blake Moore raises alarming concerns about the legality of recent U.S. maritime strikes in the Caribbean and the potential erosion of trust among allies.

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Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
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Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump’s military strikes on boats
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The Pentagon launches a rare investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after a video urges troops to refuse “illegal orders,” raising questions about military oversight of political figures.
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Is the military losing its protections under international law? Recent rhetoric suggests that current leaders aim to reframe the military’s purpose, stripping away longstanding rules of engagement and humanitarian laws. #MilitaryLaw #HumanitarianLaw #MilitaryOversight #LawOfWar #PoliticalRisks

Could the fundamental guardrails that keep the military under civilian oversight be breaking down? Some leaders are calling for the removal of legal and professional norms that prevent the military from targeting civilians or domestic threats. #CivilianControl #MilitaryOversight #AuthoritarianRisks

Raja Krishnamoorthi's Bill Tries To Curb Trump Military Overreach - IndiaWest Journal News Raja Krishnamoorthi's Bill Tries To Curb Trump Military Overreach.

Raja Krishnamoorthi's Bill Tries To Curb Trump Military Overreach

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Democratic senators hammer Hegseth as he trades barbs with them during testy hearing
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🗣️U.S. House Advances Infrastructure and Equality Initiatives Amidst Oversight Hearings📔https://buff.ly/iIJdrwy | #deepseamining #equalityact #infrastructurefunding #militaryoversight #ushouse

Bipartisan lawmakers urge Congress to remove controversial Space Force provision from defense bill Congress faces bipartisan push to remove controversial provision transferring National Guard units to Space Force.

A fierce debate is unfolding in Congress as bipartisan lawmakers unite against a controversial provision that could transfer Air National Guard units to the Space Force, challenging state rights like never before.

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The reviews were initiated by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General, the Air Force and the Pentagon...

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