Lawmakers are preparing for a high-stakes vote on a War Powers resolution introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) that would require congressional approval for further military action against Iran amid Operation Epic Fury. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) says Congress has been fully briefed and predicts the measure will fail, calling it a risky move in the middle of ongoing operations.
Democratic senators including Adam Schiff and Kirsten Gillibrand argue Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over war powers. However, divisions are emerging within the party. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has publicly backed the operation, while Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) expressed support for the mission while emphasizing the need to follow the War Powers Act.
Meanwhile, Republicans are urging Democrats to approve full funding for the Department of Homeland Security, warning that lapses are leaving critical agencies vulnerable.
