President Donald Trump defended his recent military strikes against Iran, claiming that congressional Democrats would have criticized any decision he made. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats expressed outrage over the lack of congressional approval and plan to vote on a war powers resolution to limit Trump’s military actions. The administration argues that the strikes were a necessary preemptive measure against an imminent threat, a claim that many Democrats dispute. A briefing for senators on the strikes is scheduled, which may impact the Democrats’ efforts to curtail Trump’s authority.
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