House Dem. Leader Jeffries responds to air strikes on Iran by U.S. and Israel

NPR's Emily Kwong speaks to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who is still calling for a vote on a war powers resolution following a wave of U.S.- and Israel-led airstrikes on Iran.

28 Feb, 22:34 — 28 Feb, 22:47

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Why this matters

The U.S. and Israel's airstrikes on Iran represent a significant escalation in regional tensions, raising concerns about broader conflict. Congressional calls for a war powers resolution highlight ongoing debates about executive authority in military actions.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling for a vote on a war powers resolution.

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Ben Rhodes, an Obama official, criticized Trump's military strike on Iran.

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Ben Rhodes is facing conservative backlash for his criticism.

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Where they diverge

Focus of reaction to airstrikes

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Focuses on a current Democratic leader's call for congressional oversight

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Highlights conservative criticism of a former Obama official's social media comments

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' specific comments and call for a war powers resolution vote

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Ben Rhodes' criticism of the strike and the conservative backlash against him

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