US EditionDemocrats Assail 'Erratic' Trump over Iran Strikes
- On June 22, 2025, President Trump ordered U.S. airstrikes targeting three underground Iranian nuclear facilities without prior Congressional approval.
- Trump justified the strikes by citing imminent nuclear threats, though lawmakers and intelligence reports disputed the immediacy and called for Congressional debate.
- Republican leaders praised the operation as setting back Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while Democrats condemned the unilateral action and urged war powers legislation updates.
- Senator Chuck Schumer criticized Trump for significantly raising the chances of military conflict, while Senator Lindsey Graham responded that those unhappy with the president’s war decisions have the option to withhold financial support.
- The strikes intensified political divisions, prompted calls for legislative oversight, and signaled possible escalation of U.S. involvement in a complex Middle East conflict.
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U.S. lawmakers call for Congress to review Trump’s Iran actions
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Sunday called on Congress to rein in President Donald Trump's use of military force in Iran and prevent U.S. involvement in a deepening Middle East conflict. With Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives strongly backing the U.S. attacks on key Iranian…
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Le Journal de QuebecThe democrats slammed Trump's "unilateral" decision to launch strikes on Iran on Sunday without asking for permission from Congress.
Congressional Showdown: Checks on Trump's Military Moves
Congressional Showdown: Checks on Trump's Military Moves WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A cross-party group of lawmakers has urged Congress to curtail President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, questioning his authority to act without legislative consent.Democratic Senator Tim Kaine plans a Senate vote on measures requiring explicit Congress approval for military actions, mirroring efforts in the House.Discontent within Trump's base surfaces, as…
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