Congress readies vote on Trump’s war powers after Iran strikes

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Following Trump’s Iran strikes, Congress will vote on whether to require congressional authorization for any broader military action, a move Democrats and a few Republicans say is needed to reassert oversight and address questions about legality. The measure faces a presidential veto and uncertain odds to override, but it would mark a sharp rebuke and pressure the White House for more briefings as lawmakers seek more information on the justification for the action.
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