7 h. ago Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn't so clear

The Constitution grants Congress power to declare war and the president role of commander-in-chief, creating ambiguity in modern warfare as shown by recent Iran strikes.

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7 d. ago Senate returns amid concerns about deeper US involvement in the Iran, Israel conflict

Congress returns amid Israel-Iran conflict, with lawmakers questioning U.S. involvement, war powers implications and terrorism risks as President Donald Trump balances MAGA concerns with Israel support.

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7 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: Why the Senate is unlikely to debate the 'big, beautiful bill' until next week

Senate Republicans appear likely to delay President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" vote until June 22, potentially jeopardizing passage through both chambers before his July 4th deadline.

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9 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: Recalling an American WWII hero who helped fight off Nazi forces during Normandy invasion

Eighty-one years after William Owens helped stop Nazi forces in Normandy, the Army posthumously awarded him the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of his bravery.

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1 week ago Wild Things notebook: Washington reunites with Young and Foster

Wild Things notebook: Washington reunites with Young and Foster  Observer-Reporter

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1 week ago Reporter's Notebook: How the House is technically done with the 'big, beautiful bill'

House Speaker Mike Johnson met his deadline for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," but now it is up to the Senate to pass it.

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2 w. ago Reporter’s Notebook: Remembering courage on the 81st anniversary of D

The 81st D-Day commemoration drew large crowds to honor the 75,000 US troops who fought at Normandy, while centenarian veterans share reflections on their time in combat.

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