Trump Issues Apocalyptic Threat Against Iran as Pakistan Asks Him to Hold Off Strikes
Representative Jeffries announced efforts to force a vote on a resolution to rein in the use of military force.
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Representative Jeffries announced efforts to force a vote on a resolution to rein in the use of military force.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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President Trump threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization as a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz approached, while Pakistan attempted to mediate a two-week extension to avoid catastrophic escalation.
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Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams frame Hakeem Jeffries' push for a War Powers Resolution as a necessary check on an "unstable" administration, while Fox News characterizes the effort as a failed "gambit" blocked by House Republicans. Center-leaning sources such as TIME and The Dispatch highlight Jeffries' strategic decision to prioritize legislative restrictions over internal party calls for immediate impeachment.
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