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

Massie disputed Johnson’s claim that the United States is not at war and called for Congress to authorize military action.

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

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Representative and co-sponsor of the War Powers Resolutions

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