WASHINGTON — Key members of Congress demanded a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign that risks pulling the United States into a deeper Middle East conflict.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks Feb. 10Â during the Senate Democrat policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol in Washington.
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A damaged car remains on the ground in the aftermath of an Israeli-U.S. strike in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday.Â
Photos show US and Israel launch an attack on Iran
An incoming projectile explodes over the water as Israel issues a nationwide alert following its strikes on Iran, in Haifa Bay, northern Israel, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
An incoming projectile explodes over the water as Israel issues a nationwide alert following its strikes on Iran, in Haifa Bay, northern Israel, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
Two people look out over Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday shortly after Israel issued a nationwide alert following its strikes on Iran.
Tel Aviv is seen Saturday after Israel issued a nationwide alert following its strikes on Iran.
Three people walk on an otherwise empty beach Saturday in Tel Aviv as Israel issues a nationwide alert following its strikes on Iran.
A couple with their child stand in a parking garage being used as a shelter Saturday in Tel Aviv after warning sirens sound following Israeli strikes on Iran.
People enters a shelter Saturday in Tel Aviv after warning sirens sound following Israeli strikes on Iran.
Two women stand inside a shelter Saturday in Haifa, northern Israel, after warning sirens sound following Israeli strikes in Iran.
A police officer blocks the access to the beachfront with tape Saturday in Haifa, northern Israel, after warning sirens sound following Israeli strikes on Iran.
A police officer block access to the beachfront Saturday in Haifa, northern Israel, after a warning siren sounds following Israeli strikes in Iran.
A woman is seen Saturday in a shelter in Tel Aviv after alarms announced that the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
A couple with their two children rush to a shelter Saturday in Haifa, Israel, after a warning siren sounds following Israeli strikes in Iran.
People gather Saturday in a shelter in Tel Aviv after alarms announced incoming missiles from Iran.
People watch Saturday as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran.
A woman runs on empty boardwalk Saturday at the Tel Aviv port after alarms announced Israel launched an attack on Iran.
Smoke rises Saturday after an explosion in Tehran, Iran.
Civilians stay in a shelter Saturday in Ramat Gan, Israel, after alarms announced that Israel launched an attack on Iran.
Smoke rises Saturday after an explosion in Tehran, Iran.
An armed man walks his dogs Saturday while a woman jogs in Tel Aviv, Israel, after alarms announced Israel attacked Iran.
A man walks on empty boardwalk Saturday at the Tel Aviv port after alarms announced Israel attacked Iran.
A man sits in his car as he waits to take shelter with his dog Saturday at the entrance of an underground parking lot in Haifa, northern Israel, after a warning sound following an Israeli strike in Iran.
Smoke rises Saturday after an explosion in Tehran, Iran.
