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Fred Onyango

In a stunning twist, 7 Republicans break ranks to hand democrats a major victory against Donald Trump’s presidential powers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House has voted to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, handing the White House a significant setback as the military operation continues.

According to Fox News, the measure was pushed by House Democrats but needed seven Republicans to break ranks with the administration before it could pass. The 220-204 vote is another sign of how divided Congress remains over just how much power the president should have when it comes to sending American troops into combat.

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