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VP Vance Slams War Powers Act Amid Senate Vote

1/9/2026

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Vice President Vance criticized the War Powers Act as "fundamentally fake" and unconstitutional.
A Senate vote saw five GOP senators join Democrats to advance a resolution limiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
Senator Josh Hawley defended his support for the resolution, emphasizing Congress's constitutional role in military decisions.
Rep. Steny Hoyer announced his retirement, warning that America is straying from its democratic values.

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Vice President Vance criticized the War Powers Act as "fundamentally fake" and unconstitutional.
A Senate vote saw five GOP senators join Democrats to advance a resolution limiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
Senator Josh Hawley defended his support for the resolution, emphasizing Congress's constitutional role in military decisions.
Rep. Steny Hoyer announced his retirement, warning that America is straying from its democratic values.