House, Senate and war powers
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The U.S. strikes in Iran prompted fierce Democrat-led criticism, including from Rep. Jayapal, who argued Trump violated congressional authorities under the U.S. Constitution.
As some lawmakers claim the U.S. strikes were unconstitutional because Congress wasn’t notified, Republican leaders say the president acted within his bounds.
Calif., appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday, where he was prompted by Maher into critiquing a quote from the Obama administration about Libya.
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo explains the U.S. Constitution’s outlining of presidential war powers on ‘Saturday in America.’
Gonzales exchanged sexual texts in 2024 with his then-aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, according to messages previously obtained by NBC News and verified by her widower, Adrian Aviles. Gonzales initially denied having had an affair with Santos-Aviles and refused to address the substance of the allegations after the texts came to light.