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The ongoing debate within Congress over war powers and executive authority highlights the biblical principle that true authority is derived from God and should be exercised with justice, humility, and accountability (Romans 13:1-7; Micah 6:8). As leaders struggle with decisions of war and peace, Scripture reminds us that wisdom, counsel, and seeking the common good are foundational for righteous governance, especially when lives are at stake (Proverbs 11:14; James 3:17). This moment challenges lawmakers to prioritize truth, transparency, and the pursuit of peace in their stewardship of power.

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Senate voting on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaign

Politics

Mar 4, 2026

Senate voting on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaign

The article reports on a Senate vote regarding a resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's authority to use military force against Iran without Congressional...

Trump Military Iran+2

Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran — after the battle began

Politics

Mar 2, 2026

Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran — after the battle began

Congress is preparing to vote on bipartisan war powers resolutions aimed at limiting President Trump's ability to conduct military operations in Iran without congres...

Trump War Iran+1

Shutdown averted for now, but Senate warns DHS fight could trigger another in days

Politics

Feb 4, 2026

Shutdown averted for now, but Senate warns DHS fight could trigger another in days

The article details the recent developments in the U.S. Congress regarding government funding, focusing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following a par...

Trump Department of Homeland Security Immigration Enforcement+1

Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress

Economy

Dec 21, 2025

Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress

The article discusses comments by Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, regarding President Trump's proposal to issue $2,000 checks to Americans ...

Trump Tariffs Congress

House and Senate Take Different Funding Paths

Government

Jul 22, 2026

House and Senate Take Different Funding Paths

The article reports that Congress faces another fall deadline to fund the federal government. It states lawmakers appear motivated to avoid a government shutdown bef...

Congress Elections

Congress Urged to Clarify Birthright Citizenship Law

Law

Jul 16, 2026

Congress Urged to Clarify Birthright Citizenship Law

This Fox News opinion piece by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo urges Congress to pass the Birthright Citizenship Act, which would limit automatic c...

Birthright Citizenship Trump Congress

House votes down resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

Politics

Mar 5, 2026

House votes down resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted down a resolution that would have restricted President Trump's ability to engage in further military action against ...

Trump Iran Military+2

Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

Politics

Mar 1, 2026

Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

The article details a surge of legislative action in the U.S. Congress aimed at restricting President Trump's power to engage in further military action against Iran...

Trump Military Iran+2

U.S. lawmakers react after Trump launches military operation against Iran

Politics

Feb 28, 2026

U.S. lawmakers react after Trump launches military operation against Iran

The article reports on significant U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, announced by President Trump as 'Operation Epic Fury.' Trump urged Iranian civi...

Trump Iran Military+2

House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes

Politics

Dec 17, 2025

House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes

House Democrats are set to force votes on two war powers resolutions in response to President Trump's threats of imminent land strikes against Venezuela. The Trump a...

Trump Venezuela War Powers+1

NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll: About 8 in 10 Americans Support Age Caps and Term Limits for Members of Congress

Politics

May 7, 2026

NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll: About 8 in 10 Americans Support Age Caps and Term Limits for Members of Congress

An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll of 1,322 U.S. adults (conducted April 27–30, margin of error ±3.1 percentage points) found roughly 8 in 10 Americans support both imposin...

Congress Term limits

House votes 235–191 to extend FISA Section 702 through end of President Trump's term; bill sent to Senate before April 30 deadline

Politics

Apr 29, 2026

House votes 235–191 to extend FISA Section 702 through end of President Trump's term; bill sent to Senate before April 30 deadline

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 235–191 to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The measure was bipartisan but included op...

FISA Section 702 Privacy Congress

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