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Trump Administration Postpones Congressional Briefings on Iran Strikes

Congressional leaders threaten a war powers vote over the administration’s decision to delay a classified briefing on U.S. strikes against Iran

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The flags of Israel and Iran fly outside the International Atomic Energy Agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria on June 23. Photo: Christian Bruna/Getty Images
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Overview

  • The White House canceled Tuesday’s classified briefings for Senate and House members, rescheduling the Senate session for Thursday while leaving the House briefing undated.
  • President Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran on June 23 after U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, despite a brief Iranian missile exchange that threatened the truce.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer labeled the postponement “outrageous” and demanded comprehensive intelligence from defense and intelligence chiefs on the scope and outcome of the strikes.
  • Key Democrats are advancing a war powers resolution to require congressional authorization for any future military action against Iran.
  • Republican leaders offered a mix of praise and calls for accountability, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling it “peace through strength” even as others joined Democrats in pressing for full disclosure.