US senator moves to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates

  A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress’s authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict. A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress’s authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict.