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Axtremus
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Biden takes first military action with Syria strike on Iran-backed militias
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56205056

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The Pentagon said the strike destroyed "multiple facilities" and was ordered in response to attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq.”


https://www.politico.com/news/...ria-airstrike-471740

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Sen. Tim Kaine is calling on the Biden administration to give Congress its legal justification for an airstrike launched Thursday against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria.

The Virginia Democrat argued in a statement Friday that lawmakers need to know why President Joe Biden ordered the attack without first seeking their approval.
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That's interesting that Kaine has kicked up a fuss after 20 years of pretty much free reign. Given the irresponsible state of both parties in Congress today I'm not sure they deserve such power.


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On asking for justification:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...in-syria/ar-BB1e3oWg


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