Live updates: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran strikes; Congress set for war powers fight

The Hill reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. D. Pompeo briefed on Saturday’s joint U.S.-Israel strikes, which targeted Iran and reportedly killed the country’s supreme leader, escalating tensions in the region.

The briefing signals a potential shift toward a broader conflict, with U.S. and Israeli officials describing the strikes as a decisive action against Iran’s leadership and its nuclear program.

Congress is preparing for a debate over war powers, as lawmakers consider oversight and authorization questions amid the ongoing crisis and potential for further military action in the Middle East.
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