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LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION WOULD REQUIRE IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL MILITARY ACTION"

Jeffries argued that Congress should require an end to further U.S. military action against Iran without explicit authorization.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on NPR that he would seek a House vote on a War Powers Resolution to halt further U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization. He argued that diplomacy and sanctions are preferable to further military action. [not allowed bracket]

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House Democratic Leader advocating for a War Powers Resolution

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose military action against Iran is criticized by Jeffries

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

House member identified by Jeffries as a sponsor of the resolution

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

House member identified by Jeffries as a sponsor of the resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian leader whose reported death is discussed

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Jeffries Backs War Powers Vote After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Outlets agree that Jeffries supported a War Powers vote after U.S. strikes on Iran. Left-leaning outlets criticize the move as insufficient, stressing that Jeffries did not clearly call for the war to end. Center outlets foreground his argument that Congress should authorize further military action and that diplomacy and sanctions are preferable. Right-leaning outlets cast the proposal as a contest over curbing Trump’s war authority.

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