How a bipartisan rebuke over war powers reveals Trump’s weakening grip on foreign policy—and the looming risks of miscalculation in the Middle East

In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to curb President Trump’s authority to unilaterally escalate military action against Iran, reflecting growing unease over h...

Despite the House’s rebuke, Trump has privately assured aides he will not resume all-out war with Iran unless U.S. troops are directly killed, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. T...

The House’s vote to limit Trump’s war powers has sent ripples across the Middle East, where allies and adversaries alike are recalibrating their strategies. Hezbollah’s rejection of a renewe...

The House’s rebuke of Trump’s Iran war powers marks a critical juncture in U.S. foreign policy, exposing deep political divisions and the risks of a president operating without congressional consensus. While Trump’s temporary restraint may avert immediate conflict, the underlying tensions—fueled by Iran’s proxy networks, regional instability, and domestic political gridlock—remain unresolved. The vote also reflects a broader erosion of executive authority, a trend that could outlast Trump’s presidency.