Democrats Demand GOP Leaders End Recess to Stop Trump's Iran War
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By Nik Popli
Published on April 7, 2026.
Congressional Democrats are urging Republican leaders to bring back Congress to vote to end the Iran war, following President Donald Trump's threat to wipe out "a whole civilization" in Iran. The House Democratic leadership described Trump as "completely unhinged" and called for a reconveneing session. The call comes amid an intensifying response among Democrats to Trump's rhetoric and military actions, which have included over 90 U.S. strikes on Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Democrats are pushing for a war powers resolution that would require congressional authorization for continued U.-S. military action against Iran, which has historically failed in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. They are also considering invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows for the creation of Iran's nuclear weapons. Despite these efforts, both parties face strong political and procedural hurdles.
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