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Congress Gears Up for Vote on Trump's War Powers in Iran - OB Rag

Congress Gears Up for Vote on Trump's War Powers in Iran - OB Rag

Congress is preparing to vote this week on bipartisan war powers resolutions in both the House and Senate that would require congressional approval for further U.S. military action against Iran, following weekend attacks by the U.S. and Israel that resulted in the first American casualties. The measures face significant obstacles, as most Republicans are expected to side with President Trump, and a veto override would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers. Senator Tim Kaine, a cosponsor of the Senate resolution, has urged Congress to return early to vote, citing constitutional authority over declarations of war. Similar efforts to restrict Trump's use of military force, including a Senate vote on Iran war powers in June and a Venezuela resolution in January, have previously failed.

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MAGA influencers deepen their civil war after Trump's attack on Iran - Yahoo

MAGA influencers deepen their civil war after Trump's attack on Iran - Yahoo

Trump's decision to launch military strikes on Iran alongside Israel has deepened divisions within the MAGA influencer community, splitting prominent voices into pro-war and anti-war factions. Pro-Israel figures such as Laura Loomer, Mark Levin, and Dave Rubin have supported the attacks, while others including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have opposed them. The rift largely mirrors existing tensions within MAGA circles over support for Israel and antisemitism. Far-right figure Nick Fuentes went so far as to declare the "MAGA movement is surely dead" and urged followers to vote for Democrats or abstain in the midterm elections.

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