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Booker Slams Parties for Trump's Unchecked War Powers

3/16/2026

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Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) criticized both major parties for allowing U.S. President Donald Trump to expand war powers and threaten unilateral actions against Cuba and North Korea.
Speaking on CNN, Booker described recent U.S. military strikes in Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela as unprecedented.
He highlighted the ongoing Iran conflict since February 28 as the largest U.S. military engagement since Afghanistan.

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Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) criticized both major parties for allowing U.S. President Donald Trump to expand war powers and threaten unilateral actions against Cuba and North Korea.
Speaking on CNN, Booker described recent U.S. military strikes in Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela as unprecedented.
He highlighted the ongoing Iran conflict since February 28 as the largest U.S. military engagement since Afghanistan.