US EditionTrump's Republicans Defend Iran Strikes as Democrats Push for War Powers Vote
Republicans back Trump’s Iran strikes while Democrats push bipartisan war powers votes to limit further unilateral military actions, with six US service members killed so far.
- After late-February strikes, U.S. Congress will vote on War Powers resolutions to halt further military action as administration officials brief both chambers.
- Citing Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, lawmakers note it vests war-declaring authority in Congress, with many Democrats calling for approval and most Republicans supporting the attacks.
- Briefings with Sen. Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and John Ratcliffe drew complaints about short notice, as Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie push the resolution.
- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader said he will force a War Powers vote to constrain the president's actions, while Sen. Mark Warner said `there was no imminent threat to the United States by the Iranians`.
- Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, escalating tensions after strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking public mourning in Tehran.
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