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House Limits Trump's Power to Strike Iran

Congress Claws Back at the President's War Powers The House's vote to limit Trump's authority to strike Iran marks a milestone in the ongoing struggle for congressional control over war powers.

Seven Republicans broke ranks with their president, joining Democrats to pass a resolution directing him to remove troops from hostilities with Iran.

This is no small feat: it takes courage for lawmakers to defy a commander in chief who has disregarded constitutional checks and balances.

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