War Powers and Executive Authority

Senate Democrats have intensified demands for public hearings on the war with Iran after a series of classified briefings — including a March 10 closed‑door Senate Armed Services Committee session — with top Trump administration officials. Senators including Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the administration has not explained the reasons, goals or endgame for the conflict, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson offered contrasting, more limited assessments of the operation’s scope and duration.