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Trump claims he can wage Iran war without congressional authorization

source: Donald Trump -> target: Congress

On 2026-05-01, President Donald Trump sent letters to Congress saying he did not need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing the ceasefire. He also told reporters he considered seeking authorization under the War Powers Act unconstitutional and said it had never been sought before.

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