Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-05-02 12:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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President Donald Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorisation to continue the war with Iran, arguing that past US commanders-in-chief didn't seek such approval.
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