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Congress Protests Trump’s $50B War Efforts After School Bombing

3/19/2026

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On March 18, 2026, progressive members of Congress gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's actions in Iran after Minab elementary school bombing, which killed 168 children.
They said the war was illegal and lacked congressional authorization.
They noted escalating costs as the White House sought $50 billion for the conflict.
Representative Jacobs opposed funding, backing the Block the Bombs Act to curb Trump's authority.

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Story summary

On March 18, 2026, progressive members of Congress gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's actions in Iran after Minab elementary school bombing, which killed 168 children.
They said the war was illegal and lacked congressional authorization.
They noted escalating costs as the White House sought $50 billion for the conflict.
Representative Jacobs opposed funding, backing the Block the Bombs Act to curb Trump's authority.