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Many respected constitutional experts argue that the War Powers Act is itself unconstitutional.

Let me be clear and be as clear as possible: the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were clearly within President Trump’s Article Two powers as commander in chief.

The bottom line is the commander in chief is the president, the military reports to the president, and the person empowered to act on the nation’s behalf is the president.

I don't want to even accept that as an option right now.

Let me be clear: the map currently in place reflects the demographic reality of our state and the legal mandates of the Voting Rights Act...the map adopted by the legislature was a product of bipartisan negotiation, judicial review, and…

there was a leak, and we're trying to get down to the bottom of that. It's dangerous and ridiculous that happened. We're going to solve that problem.

It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their couches playing video games.'

What is it that the Democrats don't want the American people to know? It is a legitimate consideration that the citizenry from sea to shining sea should ask themselves right now. What exactly is the problem? They say again and again, oh …

There was a leak, and we’re trying to get down to the bottom of that. It’s dangerous and ridiculous that happened. We’re going to solve that problem, and we’ll keep the coordination.

I rise to object to S. 1220, a bill seeking to transfer the burden of $230 billion in student debt to the 87 percent of Americans who chose not to go to college or already responsibly paid off their loans. To be clear, this legislation…

Senate Republicans could cost House Republicans their majority next year if they try to push through the deep Medicaid cuts.

Exercising the authority to declare war isn't something we've done since World War II.

until the panel is fully staffed with more robust and balanced representation – as required by law – including those with more direct relevant expertise.

If you look back at the founders' intent, you read the Federalist Papers, you read the records of the Constitutional Convention, I think that is right

I remain very optimistic that there is not going to be a wide chasm between the two products.

I rise to congratulate the Louisiana State University baseball team for taking home their eighth national title. Under the leadership of Coach Jay Johnson, LSU captured their second title in 3 years. The Tigers triumphed through their…