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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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Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

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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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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, 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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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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