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Coverage dated April 8, 2026

Republicans block Democrats’ push to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran

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Resolution was expected to fail but introduction signals unease on Capitol Hill about conflict with no clear endgame

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  1. Truthout

    Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran (opens Truthout)

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    “The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.

  2. The Guardian

    Republicans block Democrats’ push to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran (opens The Guardian)

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    Resolution was expected to fail but introduction signals unease on Capitol Hill about conflict with no clear endgame

  3. Talking Points Memo

    Even After Trump’s Wild Threats, House GOP Blocks Dems From Voting on Iran War (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    House Democrats on Thursday tried to rein in the Trump administration’s unauthorized Iran war while the House is on its two-week Easter break. A group of House…

  4. NBC News

    Republicans block effort to halt Trump's war with Iran after 'civilization' threat (opens NBC News)

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    WASHINGTON — House Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass a resolution to halt Donald Trump’s war with Iran on Thursday — a response to the president’s shocking threat two days earlier to annihilate “a whole civilization.

  5. Al-Monitor

    US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Patricia Zengerle and Richard CowanWASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to end U.S. attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump's party continued to prevent efforts to rein in the Republican president's war powers.

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