Congress didn't authorize Iran strikes. Trump's move to do so carries political risks.
Federal State And Tribal Powers,Iran,Trump Agenda,US Congress,Donald Trump,War,Transparency,Middle East
By launching a U.S. military operation against Iran this weekend, President Donald Trump has taken an action with potentially far-reaching consequences – and he has done so without explicit backing from Congress and without public opinion on his side.
The move carries political risks. Nearly half of Congress firmly opposes President Trump's actions. Recent polling from YouGov and from the University of Maryland show only around one-quarter of Americans support the United States initiating an attack on Iran...
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