House limits Trump's Iran war powers

The United States — United States House of Representatives>>> passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump>>>'s war powers in Iran>>>, marking a significant legislative rebuke. The vote was 215 to 208, with four Republican Representatives—Thomas Massie>>>, Brian Fitzpatrick>>>, Michael Barrett>>>, and Warren Davidson>>>—joining all Democrats in support. The resolution, introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks>>>, is a concurrent resolution, meaning it requires approval from both chambers but does not need the President's signature to take effect, though its binding nature is debated. House Speaker Mike Johnson>>> opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken the US negotiating position for a peace agreement in Iran>>>. This action follows a sustained campaign by the United States — Democratic Party (United States)>>> to rein in the administration's war powers. Separately, the inspectors general of the United States — United States Department of Defense>>>, United States — United States Department of State>>>, and United States — United States Agency for International Development>>> launched a joint review of the US war with Iran>>>, indicating that the conflict has legally exceeded 60 days, which requires congressional approval under the War Powers Act.