DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It

Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the maritime blockade would continue indefinitely and is scheduled to testify on the Pentagon's budget and strategy.

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House Rejects Limits on Iran War Powers Amid Hegseth Warnings

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House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It

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House Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic effort to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. The 214-213 vote highlights growing bipartisan tension as a May 1 statutory deadline for congressional authorization approaches amidst an ongoing military conflict.

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