strikeApr 30, 2026

Congress presses Hegseth on Iran war justification, spending, and conduct

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Congress presses Hegseth on Iran war justification, spending, and conduct | Washington When President Donald Trump initiated strikes against Iran in late February, he did so without explicit backing from Congress, which holds the constitutional authority to declare war.

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The Christian Science MonitorBy The Christian Science Monitor
Congress presses Hegseth on Iran war justification, spending, and conduct | Washington When President Donald Trump initiated strikes against Iran in late February, he did so without explicit backing from Congress, which holds the constitutional authority to declare war. Since the…

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