**Democrat leaders criticize the delay of a briefing on Iranian strikes, calling for adherence to the War Powers Resolution.**
**Trump Administration Delays Congressional Briefing on Iran Strikes, Sparking Democratic Outrage**
**Trump Administration Delays Congressional Briefing on Iran Strikes, Sparking Democratic Outrage**
**The postponement raises concerns over transparency regarding U.S. military actions in the Middle East.**
June 24, 2025 – In a controversial move, the Trump administration has postponed a scheduled classified briefing for Congress regarding its recent military strikes on Iran. This decision has elicited a wave of frustration from Democratic lawmakers who demand clarity on U.S. operations following the strikes against Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Reports indicate that members of both the Senate and House were slated to receive updates today from top officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. However, these briefings have now been rescheduled, with Senate discussions pushed to Thursday and House deliberations to Friday. This change comes as President Trump, having departed for the NATO summit in the Netherlands, announced a cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel earlier in the day.
Critics, including Senate Democrats, assert the administration is neglecting its obligations under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which mandates that Congress be informed within 48 hours following military actions. In a memo sent to lawmakers the previous evening, President Trump claimed the strikes were conducted under his constitutional rights to safeguard American citizens and further national interests.
As tensions in the Middle East persist, this delay in communication from the administration raises important questions regarding executive transparency and congressional oversight in military engagements abroad.
Reports indicate that members of both the Senate and House were slated to receive updates today from top officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. However, these briefings have now been rescheduled, with Senate discussions pushed to Thursday and House deliberations to Friday. This change comes as President Trump, having departed for the NATO summit in the Netherlands, announced a cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel earlier in the day.
Critics, including Senate Democrats, assert the administration is neglecting its obligations under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which mandates that Congress be informed within 48 hours following military actions. In a memo sent to lawmakers the previous evening, President Trump claimed the strikes were conducted under his constitutional rights to safeguard American citizens and further national interests.
As tensions in the Middle East persist, this delay in communication from the administration raises important questions regarding executive transparency and congressional oversight in military engagements abroad.
