In brief
Democrats in Congress reacted with indignation after the Trump administration decided to delay scheduled briefings about recent military strikes against Iran, amplifying concerns regarding transparency and congressional oversight.
The Trump administration has postponed classified sessions intended for Congress concerning the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, inciting anger among Democratic lawmakers who feel sidelined. Initially set for Tuesday, these closed-door briefings were to feature top officials including Tulsi Gabbard, the national intelligence director, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As tensions escalate following Iranian retaliatory strikes on an American base in Qatar, the Senate briefing has now been moved to Thursday. Speaker Mike Johnson announced a rescheduling for the House briefing on Friday.Amid the crisis, President Trump had achieved a cease-fire between Iran and Israel, which he announced right before departing for an annual NATO summit. Senior Democrats are pressing the administration to comply with the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which mandates informing Congress post-military action. A memo from Trump to lawmakers justified the strikes as necessary for protecting U.S. citizens and upholding national interests.
