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White House To Work With Congress To Replace AUMFs With More 'Narrow' Framework

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said new authorizations would have a more narrow focus.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily press briefing on March 5.

The White House will work with Congress to replace existing Authorizations for Use of Military Force with "a narrow and specific framework" aimed at protecting against terror attacks, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on

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