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Congress Moves to Repeal Iraq War Authorizations

10/11/2025

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Congress Repeals War Authorizations

Congress is moving to repeal authorizations for the Gulf and Iraq Wars in defense bills.
A bipartisan Senate coalition led by Tim Kaine and Todd Young voted to repeal the 2003 Iraq invasion resolution after a similar House vote.
The repeal would prevent abuses of presidential power and acknowledge Iraq as a strategic partner.
Critics of Trump's Latin America actions say bipartisan limits are lacking.

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Senate Approves Defense Bill

The Senate approved a $925 billion defense bill with bipartisan support to modernize the military and advance technology, including artificial intelligence and drones.
It includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members and extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative to 2028.
Negotiations with the House face challenges due to conservative social policy amendments.
Senator Tammy Duckworth's proposal to restrict military deployments in U.S. cities was rejected.

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Congress Repeals War Authorizations

Congress is moving to repeal authorizations for the Gulf and Iraq Wars in defense bills.
A bipartisan Senate coalition led by Tim Kaine and Todd Young voted to repeal the 2003 Iraq invasion resolution after a similar House vote.
The repeal would prevent abuses of presidential power and acknowledge Iraq as a strategic partner.
Critics of Trump's Latin America actions say bipartisan limits are lacking.

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