War Powers Resolution stories

Sep 15, 2026

Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the War Powers Resolution in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Sep 15, 202610 sources

Rep. Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing him of violating the War Powers Resolution and launching military actions against Iran without congressional approval.

Sep 15, 20264 sources

May 2, 2026

Trump Administration Claims Iran War 'Terminated' to Avoid Congressional Approval Deadline

As the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arrived, the Trump administration argued that the April ceasefire means hostilities have 'terminated,' claiming no congressional authorization is needed despite ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

May 2, 20268 sources

Top claims

▪The Trump administration's military campaign in Iran violates the War Powers Resolution
▪The United States should immediately withdraw its military forces from Iran
▪The impeachment articles cite the February 28, 2026, U.S. airstrike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, which killed at least 168 people, including 120 schoolchildren

People involved

Thomas Massie Pete Hegseth Donald Trump

Subtopics

Iran War3 U.S. domestic politics around Iran war3 Congress2 Congressional oversight1 Congressional reauthorization1 Diplomatic posturing & stalemate1 Iran war ceasefire and negotiations1 Pete Hegseth1 Strait of Hormuz blockage1 Trump administration1 War Powers Act & Congress1 Wars & conflicts1

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