Congress Demands End to Executive War Powers After Iran Strikes
As the Biden administration's recent airstrikes on Iran spark new calls for war powers legislation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle push to limit the president's ability to take military action without Congress.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are renewing calls for war powers legislation in the wake of the Biden administration's recent airstrikes on Iranian targets. The strikes, which were carried out in response to attacks on US forces in Syria, have reignited the longstanding debate over the president's ability to initiate military action without explicit congressional approval.
Democratic lawmakers have largely condemned the strikes, emphasizing the lack of congressional authorization. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia called the action
Source: Al Jazeera
