Lawmakers Split on Trump's Iran War Justification

March 4, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Politico

President Trump justifies U.S. strikes on Iran as preemptive action against imminent threats from its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and terrorist proxies that endanger American troops, bases, and allies like Israel. After obliterating key nuclear sites last June, Iran defied warnings and rebuilt, prompting this decisive response to prevent attacks on U.S. forces. Democrats like Rep. Jim Himes and Sen. Read more about this...

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