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🇺🇸 CONGRESS EXPLAINED | If opposing another Middle East war is popular and good politics, why isn’t Democratic leadership embracing the Lebanon War Powers Resolution? Demand Progress Executive Director Sean Vitka says “there is a lot of structure in Congress designed to obscure, frankly, bad members of Congress.” He...

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🏛️ A House vote scheduled on Thursday, June 4, on Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution is exposing deep divisions among Democrats, according to Axios, with many lawmakers privately frustrated at being forced to take the vote. The measure would require President Trump to remove U.S. forces from Lebanon within seven days, with Tlaib arguing that Washington is enabling Lebanon’s destruction by aiding Israel’s military campaign through weapons, intelligence, logistics, and diplomatic support. According to Axios, opposition inside the Democratic caucus appears broader than during previous Iran war powers votes. Several senior Democrats, including the ranking members of the Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence Committees, are reportedly undecided. 🎥 Sean Vikta of Demand Progress joined Drop Site’s podcast on Tuesday to discuss the status of Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution. Ryan Grim | Sean Vitka | Maysa Mustafa | Lylla Younes
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🏛️ A House vote scheduled on Thursday, June 4, on Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution is exposing deep divisions among Democrats, according to Axios, with many lawmakers privately frustrated at being forced to take the vote. The measure would require President Trump to remove U.S. forces from Lebanon within seven days, with Tlaib arguing that Washington is enabling Lebanon’s destruction by aiding Israel’s military campaign through weapons, intelligence, logistics, and diplomatic support. According to Axios, opposition inside the Democratic caucus appears broader than during previous Iran war powers votes. Several senior Democrats, including the ranking members of the Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence Committees, are reportedly undecided. 🎥 Sean Vikta of Demand Progress joined Drop Site’s podcast on Tuesday to discuss the status of Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution. Ryan Grim | Sean Vitka | Maysa Mustafa | Lylla Younes

Drop Site

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“The presumption cannot be on the opponents of war to bring a war powers resolution that says the president has to stop,” says Senator Chris Murphy 🟧. “No, the presumption is on the proponents of war not to start a war unless they have a proactive authorization from Congress.”
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“The presumption cannot be on the opponents of war to bring a war powers resolution that says the president has to stop,” says Senator Chris Murphy 🟧. “No, the presumption is on the proponents of war not to start a war unless they have a proactive authorization from Congress.”

Christiane Amanpour

32,718 views • 5 months ago

The House and the Senate will hold separate votes on a War Powers Resolution on Thursday, sponsored by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie and Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul respectively. The War Powers Resolution seeks to halt President Donald Trump's war of aggression on Iran through the constitutional authority vested in Congress to authorize a war. So we sent our Capitol Hill correspondent Julian Andreone to the Capitol to ask members of Congress how they plan to vote on this resolution and why. Ryan Grim | Julian Andreone
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The House and the Senate will hold separate votes on a War Powers Resolution on Thursday, sponsored by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie and Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul respectively. The War Powers Resolution seeks to halt President Donald Trump's war of aggression on Iran through the constitutional authority vested in Congress to authorize a war. So we sent our Capitol Hill correspondent Julian Andreone to the Capitol to ask members of Congress how they plan to vote on this resolution and why. Ryan Grim | Julian Andreone

Drop Site

22,630 views • 5 months ago

I just voted for a War Powers Resolution to rein in this lawless president. Trump dragged us into an unauthorized war that has created a global crisis. He is risking the lives of our service members and our national security. If Congress cannot stop him, we need to enact the 25th Amendment.
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I just voted for a War Powers Resolution to rein in this lawless president. Trump dragged us into an unauthorized war that has created a global crisis. He is risking the lives of our service members and our national security. If Congress cannot stop him, we need to enact the 25th Amendment.

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen

11,393 views • 4 months ago

🚨 NEW: Drop Site reported today that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will whip votes for the War Powers Resolution this week, multiple Democratic sources told Ryan Grim and Julian Andreone. Whipping means leadership will pressure members to back the resolution constraining Trump’s war powers, making defections costly. The whip operation is led by Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA). The move follows pressure from progressives who opposed treating the vote as “a vote of conscience.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) told Drop Site: “This is not a vote of conscience… this is a vote about the Constitution and Article 1 responsibilities.” The House is tentatively expected to debate Wednesday and vote Thursday. We asked Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) if Democratic leadership’s response to the war has been strong enough. “Who is the Democratic leadership?” he shot back at our correspondent.
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🚨 NEW: Drop Site reported today that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will whip votes for the War Powers Resolution this week, multiple Democratic sources told Ryan Grim and Julian Andreone. Whipping means leadership will pressure members to back the resolution constraining Trump’s war powers, making defections costly. The whip operation is led by Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA). The move follows pressure from progressives who opposed treating the vote as “a vote of conscience.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) told Drop Site: “This is not a vote of conscience… this is a vote about the Constitution and Article 1 responsibilities.” The House is tentatively expected to debate Wednesday and vote Thursday. We asked Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) if Democratic leadership’s response to the war has been strong enough. “Who is the Democratic leadership?” he shot back at our correspondent.

Drop Site

30,844 views • 5 months ago

Today, 104 members of Congress voted against military funding for Israel. That is thanks to the tireless advocates and organizers who are pushing members of Congress to prioritize our communities instead of war. We must continue the fight to pass my Block the Bombs Act and end the genocide of Palestinians. Let’s get it done!
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Today, 104 members of Congress voted against military funding for Israel. That is thanks to the tireless advocates and organizers who are pushing members of Congress to prioritize our communities instead of war. We must continue the fight to pass my Block the Bombs Act and end the genocide of Palestinians. Let’s get it done!

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez

10,171 views • 1 month ago

A genocide-denying member of Congress gets confronted by one of his constituents about Israel. Look at the way he squirms and denies that a genocide is happening. This is Joe Morelle from NY-25. Another war criminal who needs to be ousted and sent to The Hague.
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A genocide-denying member of Congress gets confronted by one of his constituents about Israel. Look at the way he squirms and denies that a genocide is happening. This is Joe Morelle from NY-25. Another war criminal who needs to be ousted and sent to The Hague.

Fifty Shades of Whey

30,721 views • 1 year ago

Jeffries: Donald Trump has illegally chosen to launch a war. He is describing it as a war. Hegseth is describing it as a war. Other members of the administration are describing it as a war. And as a requirement under the constitution that it's members of congress who make that decision..
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Jeffries: Donald Trump has illegally chosen to launch a war. He is describing it as a war. Hegseth is describing it as a war. Other members of the administration are describing it as a war. And as a requirement under the constitution that it's members of congress who make that decision..

Acyn

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🎥 Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated Thursday, but not before forcing Congress to go on the record over U.S. support for Israel’s war in Lebanon. The measure drew support from 90 other lawmakers and prompted Democratic leadership to back a separate resolution they say would prevent direct U.S. involvement in the conflict. Ahead of the vote, Drop Site’s Julian Andreone caught up with Tlaib, who has said “Lebanon can’t wait,” as “every day that we do nothing, 11 more Lebanese children are killed or injured by the Israeli military in this U.S.-supported invasion.” After the vote, Tlaib vowed “this fight is not over” and urged House Democratic leadership to move forward with a new Lebanon War Powers Resolution. Watch the full interview below. Rashida Tlaib | Julian Andreone
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🎥 Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated Thursday, but not before forcing Congress to go on the record over U.S. support for Israel’s war in Lebanon. The measure drew support from 90 other lawmakers and prompted Democratic leadership to back a separate resolution they say would prevent direct U.S. involvement in the conflict. Ahead of the vote, Drop Site’s Julian Andreone caught up with Tlaib, who has said “Lebanon can’t wait,” as “every day that we do nothing, 11 more Lebanese children are killed or injured by the Israeli military in this U.S.-supported invasion.” After the vote, Tlaib vowed “this fight is not over” and urged House Democratic leadership to move forward with a new Lebanon War Powers Resolution. Watch the full interview below. Rashida Tlaib | Julian Andreone

Drop Site

27,644 views • 2 months ago

This Administration has failed to define the "imminent" threat to the American homeland. I cannot support giving President Trump a blank check to continue this war and put the lives of our servicemembers in harm's way. That is why I just voted for the War Powers Resolution to block his ability to continue this war without authorization from Congress.
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This Administration has failed to define the "imminent" threat to the American homeland. I cannot support giving President Trump a blank check to continue this war and put the lives of our servicemembers in harm's way. That is why I just voted for the War Powers Resolution to block his ability to continue this war without authorization from Congress.

Ami Bera, M.D.

28,149 views • 5 months ago

Instead of lowering costs for Rhode Islanders, Trump is spending billions bombing Iran. There was no vote in Congress, no clear objective, and no day-after plan. I’m voting YES on the War Powers Resolution to stop this madness. Every member of Congress should do the same.
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Instead of lowering costs for Rhode Islanders, Trump is spending billions bombing Iran. There was no vote in Congress, no clear objective, and no day-after plan. I’m voting YES on the War Powers Resolution to stop this madness. Every member of Congress should do the same.

Congressman Gabe Amo

12,954 views • 5 months ago

#WATCH | Delhi | Congress MP Jairam Ramesh says, "... One of our well-known MPs constantly criticizes our leaders and party, but we silently tolerate it..." On BJP Leader & Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh’s statement, he says, "Congress is the only democratic party in the country and everyone has the right to keep their own views here. It represents the society and therefore has been in existence for over 140-years-old... There is freedom of speech as well as freedom after speech in the party... Congress is like River Ganga - the main river which continues to flow and has a lot of tributaries..."
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#WATCH | Delhi | Congress MP Jairam Ramesh says, "... One of our well-known MPs constantly criticizes our leaders and party, but we silently tolerate it..." On BJP Leader & Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh’s statement, he says, "Congress is the only democratic party in the country and everyone has the right to keep their own views here. It represents the society and therefore has been in existence for over 140-years-old... There is freedom of speech as well as freedom after speech in the party... Congress is like River Ganga - the main river which continues to flow and has a lot of tributaries..."

ANI

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#WATCH | Delhi: Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly constituency, Alka Lamba says, "...If Arvind Kejriwal has guts, he should announce that he is leaving the INDIA alliance. Congress party is standing strong with 100 MPs and Arvind Kejriwal is the one who gave all the 7 seats to BJP...You (Arvind Kejriwal) were begging in front of us for alliance during the Lok Sabha elections. Congress made the biggest mistake by forming an alliance with your party for the 7 seats in Delhi...Congress party had to face a huge loss because of this..."
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#WATCH | Delhi: Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly constituency, Alka Lamba says, "...If Arvind Kejriwal has guts, he should announce that he is leaving the INDIA alliance. Congress party is standing strong with 100 MPs and Arvind Kejriwal is the one who gave all the 7 seats to BJP...You (Arvind Kejriwal) were begging in front of us for alliance during the Lok Sabha elections. Congress made the biggest mistake by forming an alliance with your party for the 7 seats in Delhi...Congress party had to face a huge loss because of this..."

ANI

62,073 views • 1 year ago

🇮🇷🇺🇸 If the Iran war is over, why is Congress fighting to keep Trump's war powers? Anthony Aguilar points to a quiet signal that undercuts all the talk of peace. A resolution to limit Trump's war authority just lost in the Senate committee by one vote. A war that's truly over, he argues, would see lawmakers rushing almost unanimously to take those powers back. Enough of them did the opposite. So while the headlines say wind-down, the voting suggests someone wants the war machine left running.
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 If the Iran war is over, why is Congress fighting to keep Trump's war powers? Anthony Aguilar points to a quiet signal that undercuts all the talk of peace. A resolution to limit Trump's war authority just lost in the Senate committee by one vote. A war that's truly over, he argues, would see lawmakers rushing almost unanimously to take those powers back. Enough of them did the opposite. So while the headlines say wind-down, the voting suggests someone wants the war machine left running.

Mario Nawfal

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Netanyahu, from the congress hall, accuses the anti-war protesters outside of 'standing with evil.' He is mistaken. A war criminal and those applauding him are inside, while the good who oppose genocide are in the streets. 📹 Gerard
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Netanyahu, from the congress hall, accuses the anti-war protesters outside of 'standing with evil.' He is mistaken. A war criminal and those applauding him are inside, while the good who oppose genocide are in the streets. 📹 Gerard

Gaza Notifications

10,664 views • 2 years ago

Any member of Congress that says that there is no insider trading in Congress is lying to you! Members are getting +600% on their returns. It is insane and corrupt. The American people overwhelmingly support a ban on stock trading for members but congress doesn’t? I wonder why. We will force this vote.
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Any member of Congress that says that there is no insider trading in Congress is lying to you! Members are getting +600% on their returns. It is insane and corrupt. The American people overwhelmingly support a ban on stock trading for members but congress doesn’t? I wonder why. We will force this vote.

Anna Paulina Luna

212,878 views • 9 months ago

The Green Party doesn't take money from Wall Street and war profiteers. That's why we can tell it like it is and fight for the millions of people who are struggling to pay for food, rent, healthcare, and debt - while Congress is spending half our money on the endless war machine.
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The Green Party doesn't take money from Wall Street and war profiteers. That's why we can tell it like it is and fight for the millions of people who are struggling to pay for food, rent, healthcare, and debt - while Congress is spending half our money on the endless war machine.

Dr. Jill Stein🌻

224,014 views • 1 year ago

#WATCH | AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "I want to talk to the supporters of Congress party today. Recently, a few people came to meet me. I asked them who they would vote for. They said to Congress. I asked them why would they vote for Congress when there is nothing left of them in Delhi...They said the Congress isn't the same anymore now. They said the amount Congress supporters work to make sure Congress wins, and the party leaders work to make sure the party loses. They also said that it is clear that Congress aims to make sure AAP loses Delhi elections and the party is working along with BJP for this. Congress leaders say nothing against BJP leaders but only AAP leaders....I told them if they voted for Congress, they would benefit the BJP... " (Video source: AAP)
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#WATCH | AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "I want to talk to the supporters of Congress party today. Recently, a few people came to meet me. I asked them who they would vote for. They said to Congress. I asked them why would they vote for Congress when there is nothing left of them in Delhi...They said the Congress isn't the same anymore now. They said the amount Congress supporters work to make sure Congress wins, and the party leaders work to make sure the party loses. They also said that it is clear that Congress aims to make sure AAP loses Delhi elections and the party is working along with BJP for this. Congress leaders say nothing against BJP leaders but only AAP leaders....I told them if they voted for Congress, they would benefit the BJP... " (Video source: AAP)

ANI

623,568 views • 1 year ago

The fact that this Admin is so deeply out of touch with the American people has never been more clear. Instead of addressing the needs of working people—housing, healthcare, food—Trump is plunging us into another war in the Middle East. If families can’t afford to pay their mortgage and rent, if people can’t afford to get a higher education, if seniors can’t afford groceries—there is something seriously wrong in this country. Congress must reconvene immediately to vote on our war powers resolution—now!
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The fact that this Admin is so deeply out of touch with the American people has never been more clear. Instead of addressing the needs of working people—housing, healthcare, food—Trump is plunging us into another war in the Middle East. If families can’t afford to pay their mortgage and rent, if people can’t afford to get a higher education, if seniors can’t afford groceries—there is something seriously wrong in this country. Congress must reconvene immediately to vote on our war powers resolution—now!

Rep. Melanie Stansbury

45,797 views • 5 months ago