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Virginia U.S. Sen. Kaine: Strikes on Iran ‘a Colossal Mistake’
Senators and representatives demand immediate votes on war powers resolutions to limit presidential military action after U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran's leadership.
- Early Saturday, U.S. and Israeli forces struck sites in Iran, including areas around Tehran, in an operation called Operation Epic Fury without congressional authorization.
- Sen. Tim Kaine urged the Senate to return immediately to vote on his War Powers Resolution, as the Gang of Eight was briefed earlier this week by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- At least 57 people were reported killed at a girls' school in southern Iran, Iran retaliated with missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. bases, and U.S. embassies told staff to shelter in place.
- Supporters of war powers resolutions say votes force accountability, but success is uncertain, and margins are expected to be narrow, while House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote `Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions`.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry called the strikes reprehensible and said they are conducted under the cover of negotiations, marking the second use of force against Iran in eight months.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump announced the joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran early Saturday morning, just a few days before Congress was set to debate and vote on military action in Iran, according to CNN. Some lawmakers are upset that Trump would engage in what he called "major combat operations" without congressional consent. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) acknowledged that Iran is a bad actor, repressive and a threat to the U.…
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