President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran have sparked a firestorm of legislative activity in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties locked in a fierce battle over the legality and implications of the military action. The Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is currently under immense pressure to maintain party unity behind Trump’s decision to strike, a move that has been met with resistance from some of their own members, including Rep. Thomas Massie. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is showing signs of division, particularly regarding whether the airstrikes were a legitimate use of military force under the Constitution.
Key figures are pushing for congressional oversight of military actions, with Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introducing a resolution that would require congressional approval for any military action in Iran. This resolution is set to be voted on as early as this week, though it may be delayed due to ongoing discussions about the Republican-led