Iran, Trump and Congress

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Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75‑year trend
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M....

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CNN anchor calls on Congress to back Trump, officially 'authorize' Iran war
Trump throws temper tantrum over 'rigged' poll numbers, backlash to Iran war
US releases footage showing tactical sequence as Marines rappel, board and seize Iranian-flagged vessel Touska in Gulf of Oman
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released footage documenting a maritime operation where Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged vessel, the Touska, within the Gulf of Oman.

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Trump says he’ll meet Mojtaba’s top men soon, completely sidelines Vance and Pakistan track?
Trump rejects pressure for quick Iran deal, says US will act on its own terms
Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s joint military command vowed to respond, and its Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi told his Pakistani counterpart that American threats to Iranian ships and ports were “clear signs” of Washington’...

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel to Pakistan for Talks
‘Under no pressure to make a deal’: Trump claims US is winning Iran war ‘by a lot’ as ceasefire deadline looms

Starmer warns Trump against ‘ramping up’ Middle East conflict by striking Iran

Starmer warns Trump against ‘ramping up’ Middle East conflict by striking Iran - British PM calls for restraint and a return to diplomacy as Trump delays decision for at least two weeks

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

As the weekend approached, the US and Iran appeared to be closing in on a deal to end the seven-week war. Then President Donald Trump did exactly what his staffers have repeatedly said they wouldn’t do: He seemed to try negotiating via the press,