Breaking News | Trump War Powers and Bipartisan Revolt in Congress
Mar 2, 2026
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Bipartisan House members reject war-powers push, back Trump’s ‘limited’ Iran strikes and demand full briefing
The Situation Room’s Wolf Blitzer speaks with two Congress members who argue the administration complied with the War Powers Act and should focus on classified briefings and objectives of the Iran operation. |
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War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign that risks pulling the United States into a deeper Middle East conflict. |
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Bipartisan revolt targets Trump’s war powers after massive Iran strikes
President Donald Trump’s joint strikes with Israel against Iran have intensified a growing bipartisan push in Congress to rein in his war powers, with lawmakers in both parties demanding votes on resolutions aimed at limiting his authority to use military force in the region. |
