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A bipartisan group of senators held a news conference in support of a resolution to limit the president's use of military force against Iran. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) stressed that the power to declare war is a responsibility of Congress -- not the president -- to do unilaterally.
South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President should have maximum flexibility when dealing with Iran. He also talks about his long-time opposition to war powers resolutions in general.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with the president of Ecuador and his wife in the Oval Office of the White House. President Trump was asked if he would pardon his former campaign adviser Roger Stone saying, "I don't want to say that yet."
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke about actions President Trump has taken since the impeachment trial, including firing Col. Alexander Vindman and tweeting about Roger Stone's sentencing recommendation. He went on to talk about his support for the Iran War Powers resolution currently before the Senate.
Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, briefed the media via conference call on the latest with the coronavirus.
Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the floor about S.J.Res. 68, which seeks to ban U.S. military action against Iran without prior Congressional authorization. He argued strongly against the measure, saying that it was the wrong way to deal with Iran. He was followed by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who argued in favor of the measure.
After paying tribute to a U.S. servicemember recently killed in action, Sen. Kaine spoke at length about his proposal to limit the use of U.S. military force against Iran. He was followed by Washington Democrat Patty Murray, who also spoke in favor of the measure. Then, Majority Whip John Thune spoke against the measure, saying that the strike against Gen. Soleimani was justified.
South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President should have maximum flexibility when dealing with Iran. He also talks about his long-time opposition to war powers resolutions in general.
Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy spoke about the need for an Iran War Powers resolution. He talks about how calling for a War Powers resolution isn't unpatriotic, and chides the administration and others who criticize those who disagree with the President's Iran policy.
Texas Republican John Cornyn spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President was within his authority to order the strike against Iranian General Soleimani.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor about his support for the Iran War Powers resolution, saying President Trump's strike against Iranian General Soleimani violated all three provisions of the War Powers Act.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) came to the Senate floor to express his support on the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said it is time for Congress to reassert its role in war making, but that his support is not a condemnation of President Trump's strike against General Soleimani.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) came to the floor to speak about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said that the President needs to ask Congress for permission before using military force and a vote for this resolution is a vote for the Constitution.
A bipartisan group of senators held a news conference in support of a resolution to limit the president's use of military force against Iran. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) stressed that the power to declare war is a responsibility of Congress -- not the president -- to do unilaterally.
South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President should have maximum flexibility when dealing with Iran. He also talks about his long-time opposition to war powers resolutions in general.
Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified on President Trump's 2021 budget proposal before the House Budget Committee. In testimony, Mr Vought highlighted the administration's priorities in the $4.8 trillion budget request. Democratic members voiced their concerns with proposed funding levels for Medicare, Medicaid, education, climate change and food assistance programs. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) chaired this hearing and Rep. Steve Womack (R-AK) served as the ranking member.
