Trump news at a glance: US Senate gives president symbolic rebuke on his military action against Iran
Summary
The US Senate passed a resolution to stop President Trump from continuing military actions against Iran without Congress’s approval. The vote was close and highlighted growing concern about the conflict among lawmakers and the public.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting President Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran.
- Four Republican senators voted with Democrats to pass the measure.
- The resolution requires the president to get Congress’s OK before using military force against Iran.
- The House of Representatives passed the same resolution earlier this month.
- President Trump and some Republicans question the legal basis of the 1973 War Powers Act used for this measure.
- The vote shows dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Senators Dave McCormick and Mitch McConnell were absent during the vote; McConnell is recovering in a hospital.
- The article also mentions other Trump-related topics, including sanctions, protests, reflecting pool repairs, and intelligence office staffing changes.
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