House votes on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- The House is set to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Trump’s military action against Iran, reflecting congressional unease over the conflict and the president’s bypassing of Congress in declaring war.
- Republicans generally support Trump’s actions, viewing the conflict as necessary to end Iran’s hostile regime, while most Democrats oppose the war, emphasizing that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war.
- The resolution would require congressional approval for continued military action, but Trump is expected to veto it; a separate Democratic proposal would allow the war to continue for 30 days before requiring approval.
- Trump administration officials have provided shifting justifications for the war, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimating the conflict could last eight
