Missouri’s Josh Hawley defends Trump’s Iran strike, rejects war powers vote

By: Molly Gibbs

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 437

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Monday that President Donald Trump acted within executive powers when he launched an attack with Israel on Iran over the weekend.

Several Democratic senators indicated Monday that they will force a vote on a war powers resolution to bar Trump from taking further military action in the region unless Congress authorizes it. If that vote comes to fruition, Hawley said he will not support it.

“If there’s not …

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