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'Excuse me, this is war': GOP Rep fires back at Mike Johnson

Johnson said the United States is not at war following recent strikes in Iran, prompting Massie’s public rebuttal.

'Excuse me, this is war': GOP Rep fires back at Mike Johnson
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After U.S. strikes in Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the country was not at war; Rep. Thomas Massie disputed him, arguing Congress must authorize military action. The House had rejected a war powers resolution 212-219 the previous day.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House who said the United States is not at war

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Thomas Massie
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Representative who challenged Johnson’s description of the conflict and argued Congress must authorize military action

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Representative and co-sponsor of the War Powers Resolutions

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Mike Johnson Says the U.S. Is Not at War With Iran

Outlets agree that Johnson said the United States is not at war with Iran amid U.S. strikes. Left-leaning outlets stress that other officials describe the operation as a war and highlight a lawmaker’s rebuttal. Right-leaning outlets focus on Johnson and fellow Republicans rejecting that characterization, along with his objection to a War Powers resolution.

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