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Democratic Party | Gaza Strip | House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Peace Process | Senate | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations

Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It
ByReid J. Epstein, Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro October 10, 2025

Most Democrats left President Trump conspicuously unmentioned as they cheered a potential end to the conflict, reflecting the tricky politics around the war and their party’s deep hostility to Mr. Trump.

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House of Representatives | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Senate | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government | War Powers Act (1973)

White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison June 24, 2025

Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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House of Representatives | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Senate | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War and Armed Conflicts | War Powers Act (1973)

Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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House of Representatives | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Senate | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War and Emergency Powers (US) | War Powers Act (1973)

Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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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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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kaine, Timothy M | Senate | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government

Democrat Seeks to Limit Trump’s War Powers Amid Middle East Escalation
ByRobert Jimison June 16, 2025

A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”

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