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Trump faces mounting political risks as Iran war escalates

Trump faces mounting political risks as Iran war escalates

Republican lawmakers held an annual strategy session with US President Donald Trump on Monday in Florida, with one urgent issue topping the agenda: how to prevent the Iran war from becoming a midterm election liability. The long-planned annual meeting -- hosted this year at Trump's Miami-area golf

US Congress to debate Trump's war powers

US Congress to debate Trump's war powers

The US Congress is scheduled to vote this week on motions seeking to curb President Donald Trump as he wages war against Iran, but the Republican majority will probably shield him. Trump has sought to expand executive power drastically since returning to the White House in 2025, overshadowing the legislature.

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression. "Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions," including "terrorism," the murder of Americans and the regime's