Johnson Opposes Congressional Role in Iran Military Decisions
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House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes debating or voting on a use-of-force resolution against Iran, criticizing what he sees as political motives and emphasizing the constitutional authority exercised by past Democratic and Republican presidents. He highlighted recent Iranian missile attacks on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, and mentioned a classified briefing on Iran's actions.
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