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Bengs tells CNN Iran war lacks congressional approval and clear endgame

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clips a CNN interview with South Dakota independent Senate candidate Brian Bengs, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Navy veteran. The host asks if the Iran war is winnable. Bengs states the war should not have occurred, criticizes the lack of congressional authorization for military action, questions the undefined objectives and endgame, and concludes the costs in blood and treasure exceed what the public will accept. The segment draws on Bengs' military and JAG background. No graphics or additional guests appear; it relies on his direct response and prior public statements on the conflict.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Rep. Tom Barrett votes with Democrats to limit Iran military operations

Jul 27, 2026

The segment profiles first-term Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett, a 22-year Army veteran and helicopter pilot. It notes his recent break with President Trump by voting with Democrats to require congressional authorization for continued US military operations in Iran and introducing legislation to impose limits and an end date. Barrett cites his military experience and constitutional arguments for Congress's role. The piece references his War on Terror service and PTSD impacts on veterans. Sourcing draws from Barrett's public positions and House actions rather than external analysts or opposing views.

Source: The Washington Examiner

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Rep. Sara Jacobs calls for war powers resolution to end US hostilities in Iran

Jul 23, 2026

The video features Rep. Sara Jacobs speaking on passage of a war powers resolution regarding Iran before the August recess. She highlights her San Diego district as the largest military community and argues that troops face unnecessary risk in an unwinnable conflict. Jacobs states the war has driven gas prices over $100 a barrel without improving US security and calls for an end to hostilities. The segment consists of her floor remarks urging congressional oversight of war and peace decisions under the Constitution.

Source: Rep. Sara Jacobs

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Kaine condemns Trump Iran military action as illegal war of choice on Senate floor

Jul 21, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of Virginia Senator Tim Kaine delivering remarks on the Senate floor. Kaine highlighted the return of fallen US troops, referenced a total of 18 deaths since February 28, and criticized the Iran conflict as an illegal war of choice started by President Trump.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Rep. André Carson criticizes Trump Iran military actions and links to gas prices

Jul 14, 2026

The short video features Rep. André Carson (D-IN) stating that President Trump started a war with Iran without seeking credible congressional support, calling the conflict bogus and unfounded, and warning it endangers the US while raising gas prices. The clip is drawn from recent statements amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Carson, speaking as a House member, references the administration's approach and economic fallout. Sourcing is the congressman's own commentary with no additional guests, experts, or counterpoints presented in the segment.

Source: Congressman André Carson

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O'Donnell segment criticizes GOP senators over Iran war powers votes

Jun 25, 2026

The segment from MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell focused on Republican senators' handling of a war powers resolution limiting presidential action in the Iran conflict. It highlighted a closed-door shouting match between President Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy, subsequent vote switches by Cassidy and Sen. Rand Paul on a procedural matter, and Trump's confrontation with senators including criticism of Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

Source: MS NOW

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Schumer presses Trump on unreleased Iran deal, war powers votes

Jun 16, 2026

The C-SPAN clip shows Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizing President Trump for announcing a peace deal with Iran without releasing details two days prior. Schumer announces the ninth Democratic push for a war powers resolution to end U.S. involvement and demands a Gang of Eight briefing, full congressional update, and public disclosure. Segments reference over 100 days of conflict, 13 U.S. deaths, hundreds wounded, and tens of billions spent. Schumer asserts the Iran regime is now more extreme, controls the Strait of Hormuz more than before, and that gas prices have risen sharply, leaving Americans bearing costs.

Source: C-SPAN

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Kaine Pushes War Powers Resolution Amid Iran Ceasefire Talks

Jun 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired Sen. Tim Kaine's June 2026 Senate floor remarks supporting a War Powers Resolution sponsored by a colleague. Kaine argued the conflict that began February 28 is unauthorized, unwise and costly, citing troop deaths, billions in spending and higher gas prices. He highlighted the timing after a announced ceasefire and potential deal, urging Congress to require approval before any resumption of hostilities. The segment relies on Kaine's direct remarks with references to prior resolutions and the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act he co-authored.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Senate Iran War Powers Resolution Fails 47-48 in Latest Vote

Jun 16, 2026

The clip captures the Senate clerk announcing the result of a motion on an Iran War Powers Resolution: 47 yeas and 48 nays, so the motion fails. It then recognizes the senator from Florida. The segment is part of ongoing coverage of repeated Democratic-led attempts to pass measures directing the president to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities with Iran without congressional authorization.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Warnock Introduces War Powers Resolution to End U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict

Jun 16, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivering a Senate floor speech criticizing President Trump's military campaign against Iran. He highlights 109 days of conflict, a fragile truce, U.S. casualties, economic impacts, and introduces S.J.Res. 172 to require congressional authorization or force removal of U.S. forces. The segment consists solely of Warnock's remarks with no additional reporting, guests, or counterbalancing statements. It references primary congressional action and cites casualty figures, energy price spikes, and civilian harm in Iran.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Schumer Presser Blasts Trump Iran Deal, Pushes War Powers Vote

Jun 16, 2026

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Sens. Schatz and Murphy, held a press conference criticizing President Trump's recently announced U.S.-Iran agreement. They called for release of details, a Gang of Eight briefing, and the ninth war powers resolution vote to end U.S. involvement after over 100 days of conflict. Segments covered costs, unachieved objectives, and a separate critique of alleged Trump 'slush fund' and IRS deals. Q&A touched on nominations, Senate races, and appropriations. Sourcing was limited to the senators' statements with no external experts or documents referenced.

Source: Forbes Breaking News