Murkowski Blocks Iran Debate, Critics Call for Accountability

0:00Anchorage story is making news on March 19th. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska voted against even debating a resolution to end U.S. military action against Iran. This came just days after President Trump ordered strikes on February 28th without congressional approval. The operation targeted Iran's military sites and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay. Iran hit back with attacks across the region, killing some American servicemembers. Now around 50,000 U.S. troops, plus diplomats and civilians, faced risks from possible further escalation. Murkowski said in a statement that while the president should have gotten approval first, stopping operations now would put Americans and even more. Danger. She argued Congress stepping in at this point could signal weakness to enemies. She also called for a time-limited military authorization and more oversight in a separate letter. The critics point out that voting down the debate blocked the one chance for accountability

1:00on the table. This debate highlights bigger questions about Congress's war powers. If lawmakers wait until after fighting starts to act, it might let presidents bypass them more easily in the future. For now, tensions with Iran remain high. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. So L.I. Soleypillow.com