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Can Trump Legally Kill Iran’s Leader?
ByCharlie Savage March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

The United States and Israel started a war with Iran by killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Democrats Question Trump’s Urgency to Attack Iran
ByMinho Kim March 1, 2026

Lawmakers questioned whether the United States faced an “imminent” threat from Iran, a requirement for the president to lawfully initiate military action without congressional approval.

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Trump’s Unilateral Iran Strike Sparks Constitutional War Powers Dispute
ByCharlie Savage February 28, 2026

Critics say the president is violating the Constitution, and many Democrats and at least two Republicans in Congress say they must vote on whether to enter such a conflict.

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Trump’s Unilateral Iran Strike Sparks Constitutional War Powers Dispute
ByCharlie Savage February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Critics say the president is violating the Constitution, and many Democrats and at least two Republicans in Congress say they must vote on whether to enter such a conflict.

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Members of U.S. Congress Are Divided on U.S. Strikes in Iran
ByMegan Mineiro and Jonathan Wolfe February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

As explosions rocked Tehran, Republicans largely voiced support as Democrats warned about a costly and unauthorized conflict.

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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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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.

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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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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
ByLuke Broadwater June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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