Democrat says Congress must not be kept “on the sidelines” as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

Representative Joaquin Castro spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, arguing that Congress should not be kept "on the sidelines" during the crisis. Castro discussed the possibility of a vote on President Trump's war powers resolution, emphasizing the importance of congressional involvement in decisions related to military action against Iran.

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Democrat says Congress must not be kept “on the sidelines” as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

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Democrat says Congress must not be kept “on the sidelines” as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

The Situation Room's Wolf Blitzer speaks with Rep. Joaquin Castro about a potential vote on President Trump’s war powers resolution.

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