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Good afternoon. I would like to provide a few updates about recent developments in Congress and share some important information.
President Trump Vetoes Historic Yemen War Powers Resolution
America's military budget is set to grow for a fifth consecutive year to near-historic highs in 2020, as lawmakers push increases in defense spending for next year despite opposition from some liberals in Congress and deficit hawks.
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed the Yemen War Powers Resolution passed by both the House and the Senate with bipartisan support.
WASHINGTON – Even before President Donald Trump vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have forced him to end the U.S. military's role in Yemen's horrific war, lawmakers were already looking for other ways to confront the administration over this controversial policy.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued the second veto of his presidency after Congress in April passed a resolution defying his stance on US support for the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemen conflict.
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who led the charge on this resolution, slammed Trump for his decision.
WASHINGTON — President Trump promised to veto a resolution ending U.S. involvement in the brutal Yemen civil war even before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent it to his desk. But a diverse group of lawmakers — including some of the president's strongest allies — think they can convince him to put down the veto pen and sign it into law.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Andy Kim (NJ-3) sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in. In the letter, the Members of Congress urge the Trump Administration not to block South Korea's efforts to engage in cross-border business ventures that can build trust and facilitate progress towards denuclearization.
WASHINGTON — Congressional offices for the first time have money set aside to pay interns. Bay Area lawmakers are beginning to use it.
House Democratic leaders shelved a plan to pass a bill increasing budget caps for the next two fiscal years amid infighting between their caucus's liberal and moderate wings.