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President Trump ordered a second consecutive day of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, defying a newly passed congressional war powers resolution. Democrats condemned the move as a flagrant violation and threatened legal action. The strikes risk further escalation after months of fragile diplomacy.
The US Senate passed a resolution invoking the War Powers Act to restrict President Trump's military actions against Iran, requiring congressional approval for further operations. The vote was 50-48, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The measure is largely symbolic, as similar resolutions lack binding legal force and the White House has signaled it will be ignored.
The Republican-controlled US House passed a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers against Iran without congressional approval. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote, though the measure is expected to face a presidential veto.
The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution restricting President Trump from using force against Iran without Congress, with some Republicans joining Democrats. The procedural win faces further hurdles, including a House vote and potential presidential veto.
