Johnson, Mike (1972- ) – War Watch

Democratic Party | House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Republican Party | Senate | Thune, John R | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Emergency Powers (US)

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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House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Johnson, Ron (1955- ) | Republican Party | Senate | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

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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Democratic Party | House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Mace, Nancy | Republican Party | Senate | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Republicans in Congress Fret Over Trump Administration’s Handling of Iran War
ByRobert Jimison, Megan Mineiro and Eric Schmitt March 25, 2026

G.O.P. lawmakers who have given the Trump administration wide latitude to wage war with no congressional input are growing frustrated as officials offer little detail about ground troops, cost or timeline.

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Democratic Party | House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Mace, Nancy | Republican Party | Senate | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Republicans in Congress Fret Over Trump Administration’s Handling of Iran War
ByRobert Jimison, Megan Mineiro and Eric Schmitt March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

G.O.P. lawmakers who have given the Trump administration wide latitude to wage war with no congressional input are growing frustrated as officials offer little detail about ground troops, cost or timeline.

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Defense Department | Democratic Party | House Committee on Armed Services | House Committee on Intelligence | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jeffries, Hakeem | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Reed, Jack | Republican Party | Rubio, Marco | Schumer, Charles E | Senate Committee on Armed Services | Senate Committee on Intelligence | Thune, John R | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government

The Trump administration notified Congress in advance of the Iran strikes.
ByRobert Jimison, Michael Gold, Julian Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager February 28, 2026

The notification stood in contrast to past military actions President Trump has undertaken unilaterally without consulting with Congress, drawing bipartisan anger.

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Fetterman, John (1969- ) | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Kaine, Timothy M | Khanna, Ro | Kim, Andy (1982- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Meeks, Gregory W | Schiff, Adam B | Schumer, Charles E | Smith, David A | Trump, Donald J | War and Emergency Powers (US) | War Powers Act (1973)

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 24, 2025

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

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Fetterman, John (1969- ) | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Kaine, Timothy M | Khanna, Ro | Kim, Andy (1982- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Meeks, Gregory W | Schiff, Adam B | Schumer, Charles E | Smith, David A | Trump, Donald J | War and Emergency Powers (US) | War Powers Act (1973)

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

Read More Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
Democratic Party | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jeffries, Hakeem | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Mullin, Markwayne | Republican Party | Senate | Thune, John R | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government

Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.

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Democratic Party | Graham, Lindsey | House of Representatives | Iran | Iran-Israel Proxy Conflict | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria | Republican Party | Senate | Trump, Donald J

War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran
ByRobert Jimison June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.

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