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Iran War Powers resolution to curb Trump's military authority fails in Senate

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure Wednesday that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval.

Both Republicans and Democrats saw defections on the 47-52 vote, with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., opposing the measure and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., supporting it.

Most Republicans view Operation Epic …

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