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Trump Slams Netanyahu, Warns Beirut; Congress Curbs Iran War Powers

6/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” and used expletives during a tense call after Israel’s Beirut strike.
Trump warned Israel not to attack Beirut to keep gas prices down and preserve Iran talks, and officials said they knew Israel’s plans.
The House approved a war-powers resolution 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, to compel Trump to pull U.S. forces from Iran without congressional approval.

History

Historical Context

The War Powers Resolution, enacted on 7 November 1973 after Congress overrode President Nixon’s veto, responded to the Vietnam War and the August 1973 end of U.S. bombing in Cambodia. It mandates a 48-hour notification and limits undeclared combat to 60 days plus a 30-day withdrawal. The House’s 215-208 vote, backed by Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Rep. Andy Biggs, now revives that framework to curb a president’s Iran actions.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” and used expletives during a tense call after Israel’s Beirut strike.
Trump warned Israel not to attack Beirut to keep gas prices down and preserve Iran talks, and officials said they knew Israel’s plans.
The House approved a war-powers resolution 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, to compel Trump to pull U.S. forces from Iran without congressional approval.

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