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Democrats and a few Republicans say they'll force a vote to limit Trump in Iran
Democrats and some Republicans seek a War Powers vote to limit President Trump's unilateral military actions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that U.S. forces joined Israel in coordinated strikes on Iran just after 1 a.m. ET, targeting nuclear, missile and naval programs.
- Unlike formal war declarations, the administration did not request formal congressional authorization before strikes, and officials say they complied by briefing the Gang of Eight led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier this week.
- Within hours, Sen. Tim Kaine, Senator, and Rep. Ro Khanna, Representative, urged Congress to reconvene and vote on war-powers resolutions, joined by Rep. Thomas Massie, Representative, pressing for an emergency session.
- Iran retaliated soon after with reported drone attacks on Israel and strikes at a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, while lawmakers warned the operation risks broader escalation and harm to U.S. personnel and civilians.
- Next week, House leaders plan mid-week votes that will test GOP loyalty as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed Democrats will seek a formal vote while Speaker Mike Johnson backed the president.
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