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Congress Demands War Oversight Amid Low Public Support

3/17/2026

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The war with Iran has entered its third week, and Congress has not publicly debated actions by the U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings and threaten daily votes on war powers resolutions unless officials testify.
Some Republicans express concern about oversight, while most GOP members back the war but remain wary of its costs.
Public support for the war is low as midterm elections approach.

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Story summary

The war with Iran has entered its third week, and Congress has not publicly debated actions by the U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings and threaten daily votes on war powers resolutions unless officials testify.
Some Republicans express concern about oversight, while most GOP members back the war but remain wary of its costs.
Public support for the war is low as midterm elections approach.