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Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
BBC World Wednesday 24 June 2026, 03:57 UTC 1 min read
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The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
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