Washington, March 3 (IANS) A fierce political battle erupted in Washington over President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, with senior Republicans defending the action as lawful and necessary, while top Democrats accused the President of launching a war without Congressional approval.Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed criticism that the administration had failed to properly notify lawmakers.“Why not notify Congress?!” Rubio told reporters at the US Congress.“We can’t notif…
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Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp questioning from senators over presidential war powers, NATO unity, and America’s global role, as lawmakers debated the legality and long-term consequences of US actions in Venezuela.Rubio defended the operation that led to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, arguing it did not amount to war. “We just don’t believe that this operation comes anywhere close to the constitutional definition of war,” he said on Wednesday (loca…
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) Influential US lawmakers, former officials, and foreign policy experts openly discussed political change in Venezuela and Iran, reviving regime-change language that Washington had sought to downplay in recent years.The renewed tone reflects frustration over pressure campaigns that have failed to deliver clear results, even as unrest and economic distress persist in both countries.Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, former Vice President Mike Pence described Iran as…