Congress Debates Iran War Powers
Congress is debating war powers and DHS funding amid US strikes on Iran, with polls showing 59% disapproval of the military action. Pete Hegseth claims imminent US air superiority over Iran, prompting Vietnam comparisons where air dominance didn't force surrender.
The debate in Congress centers on specific legislation invoking the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which limits the president's ability to commit forces to hostilities for more than 60 days without congressional authorization. In the Senate, a resolution is led by Senator Tim Kaine, while a similar bipartisan measure in the House is sponsored by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. The U.S. military action, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," began on February 28, 2026, as a joint operation with Israel. The stated goals are to destroy Iran's offensive missile capabilities, missile production sites, naval forces, and nuclear program infrastructure. The operation utilizes B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and multiple aircraft carrier strike groups. [
