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The US Capitol building at night with American flags at half staff during the Iran conflict

Congress Gives Trump a Blank Check on Iran as Strikes Enter Second Week

The Senate and House both rejected war powers resolutions as US-Israeli strikes on Iran intensify, raising constitutional questions about unchecked military authority.

Morgan Wells·March 5, 2026

US Capitol building at night during State of the Union with spotlights

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Trump's Record-Setting State of the Union Had One Message: I'm Not Done.

At nearly two hours, the longest address in history toggled between patriotic tributes and combative policy declarations. The Iran section matters most.

Morgan Wells·February 25, 2026

US Capitol building at dusk with storm clouds gathering overhead

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Another Government Shutdown Is Coming, and This Time It's About ICE

DHS is the last unfunded federal agency, and Congress can't agree on immigration enforcement reforms. A partial shutdown could hit TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA by Friday.

Morgan Wells·February 11, 2026

Congress Gives Trump a Blank Check on Iran as Strikes Enter Second Week

Trump's Record-Setting State of the Union Had One Message: I'm Not Done.

Another Government Shutdown Is Coming, and This Time It's About ICE

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