President Biden is ordering the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency stockpile in a bid to combat the spike in gas prices ahead of the holiday season, the White House announced Tuesday.
Pelosi Clashes With CNN’s Wolf Blitzer During Testy Exchange On COVID Stimulus
"With all due respect, you really don't know what you're talking about," Pelosi said to Blitzer.
House to Vote Thursday on War Powers Resolution
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will vote Thursday on a resolution limiting President Trump’s military action with Iran without congressional authorization. “Last week, the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials,” Pelosi said in a statement Wednesday. “The Administration took this action without consulting Congress. This action endangered our service members, diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran.”
The House is moving forward with @RepSlotkin's War Powers Resolution limiting the President’s military actions regarding Iran. The Admin must work with the Congress to advance an immediate, effective de-escalatory strategy which prevents further violence. https://t.co/i3KU9bqWqh pic.twitter.com/9bwnjBMjnz
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 8, 2020
