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Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

Summary

Members of Congress are disagreeing over whether to have public hearings about the U.S. war with Iran, which has been ongoing for three weeks. The disagreement is mainly between Republican and Democrat lawmakers.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. is currently in a war with Iran.
  • This conflict has been going on for three weeks.
  • There is a debate in Congress about holding public hearings on this war.
  • Republicans in Congress are resisting calls for these hearings.
  • Democrats are pushing for more transparency with public hearings.
  • President Donald Trump's administration has not yet publicly presented its case for the war to Congress.

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