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Congress gave away its authority to declare war and enabled Trump's Iran war

Congressional efforts to curb the strikes failed, leaving the administration broad leeway as 13 American service members had died by mid-April, officials said.

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Congress hasn't voted to declare war since 1942, yet the legislative branch constantly refuses to rein in presidents.

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  • 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left

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Reason broke the news in United States on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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