Congress Briefings Canceled Amidst Trump Iran Strikes and War Powers Debate

Canceled Security Briefings

• 📌 Security briefings for members of Congress regarding rising tensions between Israel and Iran have been cancelled.
• ⚠️ Legislators called for a vote to reassert Congress's power to declare war following missile strikes ordered by the White House on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Congressional Response and Accountability

• 🗣️ Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the postponement of a classified briefing, calling it a clear violation of accountability.
• 🏛️ He stated that the Trump administration's offer of other officials to testify later in the week is insufficient.
• 📜 Democrats have put forth a war powers resolution, while a bipartisan resolution by Representative Thomas Massie and Roana has also been introduced.
• ⚖️ Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, has stated the resolution is unnecessary and potentially unconstitutional.

Fed Chair Testimony on Interest Rates

• 📊 Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill regarding the potential for a rate cut.
• 📉 He expressed concerns that the economy is heading in the wrong direction and that inflation is likely to tick upwards.
• 🚫 Powell cited President Trump's tariffs as a primary cause for concern, leading to caution and hesitancy in adjusting interest rates.

Trump's Criticism of Fed Chair

• 📢 President Donald Trump publicly criticized Jerome Powell on Truth Social, calling him