Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.
April 17, 2026
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