US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters
Senator Paul was the sole Republican to join Democrats in voting to rein in the president's war powers.
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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led effort to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, with only Senator Rand Paul breaking party lines to support the measure.
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24 OUTLETSMost coverage, including Reuters and TIME, reports that the Senate rejected the Iran war powers resolution and that Rand Paul was the only Republican to support it with Democrats. Benzinga emphasizes Paul’s criticism of the conflict’s spending and debt, while Newsmax highlights the Constitution as the reason for his vote.
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