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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels - AP News — Kevin Cramer | ChamberLight
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Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional approval before using military force against drug cartels, following maritime strikes that have killed 21 people.
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Secretary of State defending the strikes
Commenter on classified briefings
Critic of executive overreach
Opponent of the resolution with legal concerns
Defense Secretary mentioned regarding upcoming meetings
Opponent of the resolution
Reported on Rubio's lunch visit
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Secretary of State defending the strikes
SHOW 8 MORE SHOW FEWER Commenter on classified briefings
Critic of executive overreach
Opponent of the resolution with legal concerns
Defense Secretary mentioned regarding upcoming meetings
Opponent of the resolution
Reported on Rubio's lunch visit
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