By sparing Donald Trump, the Senate surrenders its own authority
The Senate rejected a resolution to block strikes on Iran, leaving Donald Trump unchecked and proving that legislative war powers are now merely symbolic.
By Tom Beckwith ·
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Senate protects Trump's reckless war as workers pay at the pump
By rejecting a resolution to end the unauthorized war in Iran, the Senate chose to protect executive overreach while leaving working families to shoulder soaring fuel costs.
By Maya Ellison ·
Congress Votes to Limit Iran Conflict But Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Funding
Members of both chambers of Congress moved on Thursday, July 23, 2026, passing resolutions that restricted executive power and sought accountability for the ongoing hostilities in Iran.
By Alma Cordero ·