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    Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes

    ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

    Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

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    Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria

    ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Reham Mourshed December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

    The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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    Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law

    ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

    A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

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    Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law

    ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

    A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

    Read More Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions LawContinue

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