Senator Jeff Merkley and fellow Democrats lay out a clear strategy to end what they call an unauthorized war with Iran, invoking the Constitution and the War Powers Act to challenge presidential authority.

At the heart of the debate is a fundamental question: who has the power to take the nation to war? Merkley argues that the Constitution places that responsibility in the hands of Congress, not the executive branch, and warns that bypassing that process risks repeating some of the most dangerous mistakes in history.

Lawmakers are now pushing for repeated votes to force accountability, insisting that if there is a real strategy, it should be brought before Congress for open debate and authorization.

This moment highlights a growing clash over war powers, constitutional responsibility, and the role of Congress in checking executive decisions during times of conflict.

Watch the full breakdown to understand what’s really at stake.

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