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House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution 215-208 — Four Republicans Defect in Sharpest Rebuke of Trump's War
On the fourth attempt, the House passed a war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war. Four Republicans — Massie, Fitzpatrick, Barrett, and Davidson — crossed party lines, and Jared Golden switched from no to yes, giving Democrats unanimity. Two weeks ago, GOP leaders pulled this same vote and sent Congress home because they knew they'd lose. A Fox News poll shows six in ten voters oppose military action. The 60-day War Powers deadline expired on May 1. The administration's position: the War Powers Act is "unconstitutional, 100 percent." Three inspectors general launched a joint review of the war.
Mass Firing of Inspectors General
Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general in a late-night mass dismissal via two-sentence emails. A federal judge ruled the firings unlawful — Trump had violated statutory requirements to notify Congress 30 days in advance.