Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: In a 49-50 vote, the Senate failed to block President Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran ahead of midterms, reflecting Democrats’ strategy to force votes on war powers resolutions to highlight Republican support. See how your senators voted:

Additional moderation notes

• 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime

  This article covers a significant legislative debate in the Senate concerning war powers and US military policy regarding Iran.

What this feed curates

US national security news focusing on major policy shifts

Recent picks from this moderator

• Both China and America want to break out of their “strategic stalemate” and are seeking new ways to gain an advantage. That comes with risks, however

  This article discusses the major strategic competition and shifts in the relationship between the United States and China.

• Trump criticized for hailing deep friendship with China's Xi Jinping amid AI war

  This report covers a high-level diplomatic meeting at the White House between the US President and China's leader concerning major strategic issues like AI policy and international relations.

• Extended interview: Sen. Thom Tillis

  This interview covers significant strategic developments regarding U.S.-China relations, the Taiwan arms race, and geopolitical coordination with Iran.