Senate to vote on war powers resolution to prevent Trump from continuing Iran conflict
Federal State And Tribal Powers,US Senate,Trump Agenda,Middle East,Iran,War,Donald Trump,Executive Powers
Senate Republicans are on Wednesday expected to vote down a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the conflict against Iran, with John Thune, the majority leader, arguing the president is "acting in the best interest of the nation".
Democrats have condemned Trump for ordering an air campaign against Iran without first seeking permission from Congress, while offering shifting explanations of its objectives. The war powers resolution introduced by Democratic senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Chuck Schumer, the...
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