United States Politics and Government – Page 14 – War Watch

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G.O.P. Senator Weighs Forcing Congress to Vote to Authorize the Iran War
ByMegan Mineiro and Robert Jimison March 26, 2026

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is drafting a formal authorization for the use of military force in Iran, seeking to put some parameters around the operation as the Trump administration has boxed out Congress.

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After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
ByDavid Yaffe-Bellany, Ben Protess and Elian Peltier March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.

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Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump’s Freestyle Diplomacy
ByMichael Crowley March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.

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Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
ByRobert Jimison March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

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U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
ByDavid E. Sanger March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

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Republicans Block Democrats’ Push for Public Testimony on Iran War
ByRobert Jimison March 25, 2026

Representative Brian Mast, a Republican and chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, said the closed-door war briefings were enough.

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Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
ByEdward Wong March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.

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U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End the War: What to Know
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as the Pentagon dispatches more troops.

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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
ByIvan Penn and Kurtis Lee March 25, 2026

A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.

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Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Halt Iran War Without Authorization
ByMegan Mineiro March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.

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