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WASHINGTON — National security law experts, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, faulted President Barack Obama’s proposed authorization for the fight against the Islamic State, saying it…
WASHINGTON — As Congress turns its attention to President Barack Obama’s request to use military force against the Islamic State, more than a dozen groups are urging lawmakers to rein…
Congress should act to pass an authorization to use military force against the Islamic State, but should also be wary of granting the president a “blank check,” Rep. Adam Schiff…
While there’s appetite in Washington to create a new Authorization for Use of Military Force, or AUMF, that would define the fight against ISIS and enshrine it in legislation, legislators…
WASHINGTON — Democratic senators unveiled legislation Friday night to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, a sweeping 9/11-era war authorization that never expired and that President…
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama made waves this week by sending a proposed Authorization for Use of Military Force to Congress for its consideration. What was striking about his proposal…
A majority of Americans support giving Obama authorization to use force against ISIS. Voters think Scott Walker would make a better president than Jeb Bush. And Christie’s support sinks in…
WASHINGTON — Capitol Hill has been abuzz all week over President Barack Obama’s request for authority to use military force against Islamic State militants. Obama unveiled his proposed Authorization for…
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said the war authorization proposal he unveiled Wednesday strikes the “necessary balance,” giving him the flexibility to fight Islamic State militants without setting the nation…
President Barack Obama has sent a letter to Congress requesting a resolution that will grant him authority to use military force against ISIS. In an effort to placate opponents of…
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday sent a formal letter to Congress asking for authorization of military action against the Islamic State. The request would prohibit the use of “enduring…
WASHINGTON — The Huffington Post has obtained a copy of President Barack Obama’s forthcoming Authorization for the Use of Military Force and the accompanying letter to Congress laying out its…
It’s an interesting theme that’s developing as the administration prepares to send Congress a request as soon as Wednesday that would authorize Obama to use military force against ISIS in…
Today marks the anniversary of the start of President Obama’s first presidential campaign, an occasion we’re marking by carving a backward “B” on our cheek and punching ourselves in the…
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expected to ask Congress as soon as Wednesday for new authority to fight Islamic State militants, including the ability to deploy limited U.S. ground…
The White House is expected to propose a three-year authorization that’s specific to fighting ISIS. It would also repeal a 2002 measure that allowed military action in Iraq. – “Might…
READ: White House to request permission to fight ISIS The biggest flashpoint in the debate over this authorization will be on the question of ground troops. – Regardless of what…
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The White House will ask Congress for new authority to use force against Islamic State fighters by Wednesday, congressional aides said on Monday. The United…
White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters the administration will send “specific language” of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Congress “relatively soon.” And Boehner told…
WASHINGTON — The White House signaled again Wednesday that it plans to send draft language to Congress for a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic…
READ: Purported ISIS message sets new deadline for prisoner Passing AUMF legislation is Congress’ way of giving the President permission to engage in prolonged military operations. Under the War Powers…