We write to express our strong disagreement with the legal justification presented in your May 1, 2026, notification to Congress pursuant to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, regarding the authority to conduct war against Iran.
On the recordJune 13, 2026
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Senators addressing Trump's legal justification for military actions.
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