On Tuesday, Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) unveiled draft legislation that would overhaul the role of Congress in national security matters.
The aim is to reclaim authority on war powers, arms exports, and national emergency declarations.
All three senators have been critical of the executive branch’s unilateral decision-making on key national security issues, including both President Trump and President Biden’s attacks against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria without congressional authorization.
Here’s what’s going on (and why you need to know).
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