Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran

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Lawmakers splinter on Trump administration’s case for war on Iran
Republicans and Democrats offered competing understandings of the Trump administration’s case for war with Iran on Tuesday after their first closed door briefing. The partisan split-screen on President Donald Trump’s military campaign reinforces the likelihood that Congress won’t act to rein in the president in the coming days with war powers legislation.

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Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals
Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran — after the battle began
Iran launches missiles at Israel as attacks in Middle East commence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran launched missiles at Israel early Thursday as aerial attacks in the Middle East commenced for a sixth day after an American submarine sank an Iranian warship and Ira...

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The House voted 219 to 212 to kill a War Powers Act resolution introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

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White House welcomes Congress' green light for Iran conflict
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