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Trump, War Powers Resolution and Iran

Full list of Congress members backing War Powers Resolution against Trump

Representatives Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, introduced a bipartisan House resolution last week in a bid to curb President Donald Trump's ability to escalate tensions with Iran.

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What is the War Powers Act, and what does it mean for President Trump on Iran?

Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike have criticized President Donald Trump's decision to bomb nuclear facilities in Iran.

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Did Trump violate War Powers Act by bombing Iran nuclear sites?

President Donald Trump became the latest in a decades-long pattern of presidents not waiting for Congress to weigh in on war plans when he approved June 21 U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Some members of Congress from both political parties balked at Trump skirting Congress’ role.

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War Powers Act Explained as Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna Push House Resolution

Representative Ro Khanna of California, a Democrat said "dragging the U.S. into another Middle East war is not the solution" ...

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Trump's go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split Congress

President Donald Trump's decision to launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear sites without fully consulting the U.S.

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Presidents' ordering military action without Congress' approval has become routine. Here's why.

Though Congress acted after the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam to restrain presidents in their use of military force, recent ...

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Trump's Controversial Strike: Dividing Congress and Risking GOP Unity

President Donald Trump launched a military strike on Iran without consulting Congress fully, briefing only Republican leaders ...

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Congress Has One Way to Stop Trump From Going to War With Iran

As President Donald Trump draws the United States perilously close to war with Iran, some members of Congress are working across the aisle in an attempt to rein him in. On Tuesday, Reps.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismisses calls for Iran war powers resolution: ‘Getting the cart ahead of the horse’

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) argued Tuesday that it’s too early for Congress to consider legislation that aims to ...

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