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Congress tries to stop Trump from bombing Iran for the third time, fails with a perfectly tied votePolitics

Congress tries to stop Trump from bombing Iran for the third time, fails with a perfectly tied vote

A Democratic resolution to limit Trump's authority to strike Iran failed in the House for the third time, deadlocked at a perfectly tied 212-212 vote - one short of the majority needed to pass.

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GOP congressman's wife tapped as acting surgeon general because Washington apparently loves keeping it in the familyPolitics

GOP congressman's wife tapped as acting surgeon general because Washington apparently loves keeping it in the family

Stephanie Haridopolos, a senior staffer in the Office of the Surgeon General and wife of Republican Rep. Mike Haridopolos of Florida, has been designated to temporarily carry out the duties of U.S. Surgeon General while the Trump administration works to confirm a permanent nominee.

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Big Brother just got a lease renewal: House votes to keep warrantless surveillance alivePolitics

Big Brother just got a lease renewal: House votes to keep warrantless surveillance alive

The House voted 235-191 to renew Section 702 of FISA, the law authorizing warrantless surveillance powers. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its passage is far from guaranteed.

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House kicks Iran war powers vote down the road because, apparently, attendance is hardPolitics

House kicks Iran war powers vote down the road because, apparently, attendance is hard

The House delayed a Democratic war powers resolution Thursday that would limit Trump's military authority over Iran, with Republicans reportedly punting the vote over attendance concerns. The constitutional debate over who controls U.S. military action against Tehran remains very much unresolved.

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