Democratic lawmakers in Congress are set to force a House vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's ability to launch military actions against Iran without Congressional approval. Key Details:
The resolution seeks to restrict unauthorized military strikes, emphasizing Congress's constitutional role in declaring war.
Even if it passes the House, it must clear the Senate, and Trump could veto it.
Overriding a veto requires a 2/3 majority in both chambers – a tall order in the current divided Congress.
Context: While only Congress can formally declare war, the President retains authority as Commander-in-Chief to initiate military operations.
This comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions over nuclear and missile programmes. The move could add to geopolitical uncertainty, potentially impacting risk assets like crypto (e.g., BTC volatility from oil/USD swings).
