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Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
ByGreg Jaffe May 2, 2026

The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

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Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
ByLauren Gambino May 1, 2026

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push backUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump said in a letter sent to congressional leaders o…

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How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
ByRobert Jimison April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

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Trump news at a glance: president urges Hezbollah to act ‘nicely and well’ as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins
ByGuardian staff April 17, 2026

Trump says 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon will be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week – key US politics stories from 16 April at a glanceDonald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon to be followed by a meeting …

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House Again Thwarts Challenge to Trump’s Authority to Continue Iran War
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The G.O.P. narrowly blocked a Democratic war powers resolution, but a senior Republican suggested that backing for the conflict is not open-ended and could wane as a statutory deadline approaches in weeks.

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’He’s mentally unstable’: Iranian American in Congress condemns Trump’s war and pushes for his removal
ByDavid Smith in Washington April 10, 2026

Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari says the war has only more deeply entrenched the Iranian regimeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump is an “evil human being” who “wants to be an emperor” and…

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As Trump Swings on Iran War, Republican Leaders in Congress Are Largely Silent
ByRobert Jimison April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

In a week in which President Trump has veered from threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization to declaring a cease-fire, Congress is out of session and lawmakers with the power to declare war are mostly in the dark.

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Democrats renew push to curb Trump’s Iran war as calls to use 25th amendment mount
ByShrai Popat in Washington and Lucy Campbell April 8, 2026

Over 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling for amendment to be invoked to remove Trump from office amid warDemocratic party leaders have vowed to renew the effort to curb Donald Trump’s war in Iran next week after several days of escalating tactics that …

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Democrats Condemn Trump’s Iran Threats as Some Call for His Removal
ByMegan Mineiro and Michael Gold April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

More than 70 Democratic lawmakers, questioning his mental fitness, called for the president’s removal from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.

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Some Republicans Vent Concern as Party Backs Trump’s Iran Threat
ByRobert Jimison April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Senator Ron Johnson said he hoped President Trump was making empty threats, but most in the G.O.P. cheered his warning that Iran’s “whole civilization” would be wiped out.

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