Democrats called Saturday for Congress to act fast on war powers resolution votes after the Trump administration launched overnight strikes on Iran . Why it matters: President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican. - The U.S. and Israel began "major combat operations" in Iran overnight with the aim of destroying the country's military capabilities and fostering regime change, Trump announced in a video statement. What they're saying: "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. - "Every single Senator needs to go on…
Democrats called Saturday for Congress to act fast on war powers resolution votes after the Trump administration launched overnight strikes on Iran . Why it matters: President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican. - The U.S. and Israel began "major combat operations" in Iran overnight with the aim of destroying the country's military capabilities and fostering regime change, Trump announced in a video statement. What they're saying: "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. - "Every single Senator needs to go on…Open
The U.S. struck Iran overnigh t in the latest example of a president bypassing Congress to order military action. Why it matters: The Constitution says only Congress can declare war — but Democratic and Republican presidents alike have ordered military force without authorization for more than 75 years. Driving the news: The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iranian senior commanders and political leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in an effort to destabilize the regime - "We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground," Trump said in a video statement . - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Catch up quick: Trump floated strikes on Iran for weeks,…
The U.S. struck Iran overnigh t in the latest example of a president bypassing Congress to order military action. Why it matters: The Constitution says only Congress can declare war — but Democratic and Republican presidents alike have ordered military force without authorization for more than 75 years. Driving the news: The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iranian senior commanders and political leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in an effort to destabilize the regime - "We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground," Trump said in a video statement . - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Catch up quick: Trump floated strikes on Iran for weeks,…Open
The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.
The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.Open
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the Middle East's longest-serving autocrat, consolidating near-absolute control in his roughly 37-year reign. Why it matters: President Trump opted for military strikes in Iran after failing to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, raising the risk that the administration will push for regime change . The first strike landed near Khamenei's office, per AP . Here's what to know about Iran's supreme leader: How long has Khamenei been in power? Khamenei has wielded influence since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. - He served as defense minister and then supervised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before being elected president in 1981. Flashback: An assassination attempt immobilized his right arm…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the Middle East's longest-serving autocrat, consolidating near-absolute control in his roughly 37-year reign. Why it matters: President Trump opted for military strikes in Iran after failing to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, raising the risk that the administration will push for regime change . The first strike landed near Khamenei's office, per AP . Here's what to know about Iran's supreme leader: How long has Khamenei been in power? Khamenei has wielded influence since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. - He served as defense minister and then supervised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before being elected president in 1981. Flashback: An assassination attempt immobilized his right arm…Open
Reza Pahlavi , the exiled former crown prince of Iran , is positioning himself as the "transitional" leader if the Islamic Republic collapses. The big picture: Pahlavi has voiced confidence in President Trump and previously met with administration officials to address unrest inside Iran — relationships that could bolster his standing after the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran on Saturday . - "The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived," Pahlavi posted in a video statement. "This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and its machinery of killing—not the country and great nation of Iran." The latest: The U.S.…
Reza Pahlavi , the exiled former crown prince of Iran , is positioning himself as the "transitional" leader if the Islamic Republic collapses. The big picture: Pahlavi has voiced confidence in President Trump and previously met with administration officials to address unrest inside Iran — relationships that could bolster his standing after the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran on Saturday . - "The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived," Pahlavi posted in a video statement. "This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and its machinery of killing—not the country and great nation of Iran." The latest: The U.S.…Open