US EditionSen. Paul Warns Trump 'Can't Bomb Anyone without Permission' as Iran Debate Heats Up
- Senator Rand Paul warned that the president cannot authorize military strikes against Iran without congressional permission, citing constitutional authority.
- This warning follows intensified Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear targets and debate over whether the president or Congress holds exclusive war powers.
- Legislators have introduced resolutions requiring debate and approval before military action, while some senators believe the president can act independently as commander in chief.
- Paul expressed hope that the president would choose caution and warned about the dangers of unforeseen negative outcomes, drawing on examples from Iraq and other situations.
- The ongoing dispute underscores a push for Congress to reclaim war powers and signals potential limits on unilateral military actions against Iran.
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'Flex those muscles': Ex-GOP senator begs Congress to push back on Trump
Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) encouraged Congress to take back its war powers from the president. Speaking to CNN International's Christiane Amanpour, Flake urged the president to work with lawmakers."The president would do very well to consult Congress," Flake said. "Under the War Powers Act, ...
Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
GOP Sen. Mullin: It’s in Our Interest to Take Out Iran’s Nuke Facilities if Israel Can’t
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said that the U.S. knows where Iran’s nuclear facilities are and if Israel can’t take them out, it’s in America’s interests to do so. Host Jake Tapper asked, “Would you support the U.S. striking within Iran?” Mullin answered, “The president’s made it very clear that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. And, right now, the president is trying to lead from deterrence by r…
GOP Sen. Mullin: It's in Our Interest to Take Out Iran's Nuke Facilities if Israel Can't
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said that the U.S. knows where Iran’s nuclear facilities are and if Israel can’t take them out, it’s in America’s interests to do so. Host Jake Tapper asked, “Would The post GOP Sen. Mullin: It’s in Our Interest to Take Out Iran’s Nuke Facilities if Israel Can’t appeared first on Breitbart.
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