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The United States Congress is the legislative body of the U.S., and their actions regarding foreign policy and war powers directly impact the U.S. as a nation, as evidenced by their role in the Iran nuclear deal [1], [2] and the authorization of military conflict [3].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe US Administration and Congress view China as a 'revisionist power' that seeks to challenge the dominance of the United States and undermine the rules-based international order.
perspectiveBoth Republicans and Democrats in the United States Congress criticize the Trump Administration's use of tariff threats, arguing that these measures alienate allies in Europe and Asia and weaken the United States' position against Beijing.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 2 facts
claimThe United States Congress has, at various times, expressed interest in both the benefits and the risks of foreign intelligence relationships to United States national security.
claimThe United States Congress has expressed sensitivity regarding the poor human rights records of certain foreign intelligence agencies and the potential for these partners to collect and share information on U.S. persons with the United States.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 2 facts
perspectiveDefense News argues that if the U.S. Congress rejects or significantly alters the Iran nuclear deal, the United States would face international blame, the existing sanctions alliance would collapse, and Iran would likely resume its nuclear weapons program, thereby diminishing U.S. global influence.
perspectiveThe New York Times editorial board argued on March 7, 2015, that the United States Congress should support a verifiable nuclear deal with Iran rather than engaging in political games that could isolate the United States, dismantle the sanctions regime, and leave Iran's nuclear program unrestricted.
Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog 1 fact
claimThe author asserts that the United States President unilaterally and illegally launched the war in Iran without significant public debate or consultation with the United States Congress.
The Impact of Government Programs on Wealth Inequality - PolicyEd policyed.org 1 fact
claimGovernment economists in the United States, specifically those at the United States Department of Treasury and the Joint Committee on Taxation of the Congress of the United States, analyze income inequality data.
History of tariffs in the United States - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Reciprocal Tariff Act of 1934 authorized the United States executive branch to negotiate bilateral tariff reduction agreements with other countries, representing a rare delegation of authority from the United States Congress.
U.S.-China Relations cfr.org 1 fact
accountThe U.S. Congress approved the Taiwan Relations Act in April 1979, which permitted the continuation of commercial and cultural relations between the United States and Taiwan.