Congress vs President on Iran | Miami News

Congress just narrowly voted to force President Trump to get approval before launching military action against Iran, signaling a sharp divide — even some Republicans joined the effort. This isn’t the first time lawmakers have tried to rein in the president’s war powers, but the administration argues hostilities ended, resetting the clock under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. With tensions high and no clear authorization, Congress is exploring funding bills as leverage. Meanwhile, House Republicans push forward with their own war funding plan — including aid to farmers — hoping to sidestep Democratic resistance, though Senate approval remains uncertain. The debate boils down to a fundamental clash: who really holds the power to commit the U.S. to war — Congress or the president? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7a374d3b4375e03