US EditionOhio Politicians, Organizations React to U.S. and Israel's Attack on Iran
Congress avoided a war powers vote as Trump launched strikes on Iran, citing need for flexibility; the Pentagon named the operation Epic Fury amid ongoing conflict.
- On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump ordered U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iran's top leaders under his commander-in-chief authority, with lawmakers not voting on a declaration .
- Amid political risk and process concerns, many members resisted a recorded war-powers vote, citing flexibility and leadership delaying votes while 149 yes votes on the nearly $1 trillion defense budget indicated support.
- The Pentagon named the action 'Operation Epic Fury,' senior lawmakers backed Trump, and Marjam Vafa said, `President Trump said the right words. He said this is not just for now, this is for the future.`
- Calls are growing for Congress to return and vote on a war-powers resolution as that gap fuels demands for lawmakers to formally weigh in on the strikes.
- The Constitution vests war-declaring power in Congress, a responsibility not exercised since 1942, while presidents often initiate military actions under the War Powers Act of 1973, and critics warn these strikes risk escalation and endanger service members.
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Trump’s Iran Strike: What It Says About Russia—and Us
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New York lawmakers and others react to Saturday's U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Saturday, the U.S. and Israel struck various targets within Iran. New York lawmakers weighed in on the incidents. RELATED: The Latest: Iran launches retaliatory strikes as Trump calls for regime change Senator Kirsten Gillibrand “I came to Congress in opposition to endless wars. Trump’s actions today risk exactly that again.” “Congress should […]
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