‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks
Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges (nytimes); ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks (theguardian)
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3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress..
SJRES104 · 119th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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This story is about Vance Responds to Trump's Comments on Americans' Finances. This bill would Require removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized Iran hostilities (unless Congress authorizes).
If passed, it would:
- Require removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized Iran hostilities (unless Congress authorizes • Force a near-term congressional vote/spotlight on continuing hostilities.
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This story is about Vance Responds to Trump's Comments on Americans' Finances. This bill would It targets the “Americans will pay for this” concern by using Congress’s funding authority to restrict spending on military force against Ir.
If passed, it would
- Prohibit use of federal funds for military force against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific statutory • Increase pressure for a clear, public congressional vote before further escalation.
This story is about Vance Responds to Trump's Comments on Americans' Finances. This bill would americans: Require VA authorization language alongside any AUMF or war declaration.
If passed, it would
- Require VA authorization language alongside any AUMF or war declaration • Put veterans’ long-run fiscal costs into the initial war-authorization decision.
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