Congress struggles to assert control over spending, war powers, and regulation

A continuing resolution has postponed—not resolved—the budget fight, funding the government only through December 11. Congress has overturned 23 agency rules under the Congressional Review Act, while a 49–50 Senate vote blocked advancement of an Iran War Powers resolution and disputes over nearly $1 billion in rescissions underscore continuing separation-of-powers tensions. Military-AI safeguards remain under consideration.