Congress Pushes for War Powers Resolution on Iran

0:00On April 8, U.S. lawmakers are gearing up for another shot next week at passing a resolution to stop the war with Iran and make President Trump get. Congress is okay before any more strikes. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dropped this news Wednesday right after Trump called for a two-week ceasefire. Earlier this week on Tuesday, Trump agreed to pause the fighting, just hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the blockade's straight-of-war moves, or risk massive hits on civilian sites. His warning that an entire civilization could perish, sparked worldwide alarm. Democrat slam Trump's words as unhinged, with many pushing to remove him from office, saying the war hasn't hurt Iran's leaders, slowed there. Nuclear work, or done much else, but jack up global fuel prices. Republicans, holding narrow majorities in both chambers, have stepped by him almost to a person. Democrats tries by Democrats to pass these war powers' resolutions have flopped repeatedly over recent months.

1:01The Constitution gives Congress the war, declaring power, but presidents can act fast for short ops or big threats, and the White House insists Trumps. Moves are fully legal. House Democratic leader Hakim Jeffries wants a House vote too, calling for a full end to what he sees as Trump's rash war. Meanwhile, the top U.S. general says troops are primed to jump back in if needed, keeping everyone on edge. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today.