Washington Faces War-Powers Test as Iran Strikes Escalate
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The U.S. conducts a second night of strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran’s retaliation, prompting Democratic critics to accuse President Trump of violating the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Congress has passed a nonbinding measure to curb or halt hostilities, but the White House says it has no legal effect, while lawmakers threaten court challenges and consider funding implications as regional tensions continue under the Iran MoU framework.
- US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution? Al Jazeera
- After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran The New York Times
- Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war CNN
- Whole Hog Politics: It was voters, not Senate Republicans, who forced Trump’s hand on Iran The Hill
- Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes CBS News
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