President Donald Trump cut short his G7 summit attendance in Canada, arriving back in Washington D.C. early Tuesday to address escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The President stated he expects to be in the White House Situation Room as the conflict unfolds, asserting that “being on the scene is much better” than relying on telecommunications.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Monday that President Trump would be departing the G7 after dinner due to the developing situation in the Middle East.
Upon his return, Trump denied earlier reports that his early departure was aimed at brokering a ceasefire between the two nations. Instead, he hinted at a more ambitious objective. “We’re looking at better than a ceasefire,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “We’re not looking for a ceasefire. I didn’t say that I was looking for a ceasefire.”
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When pressed for clarification on what could be “better than a cease-fire,” Trump responded, “An end. A real end, not a ceasefire. An end.”
He also provocatively suggested that “giving up entirely” was an option. This sentiment was echoed on his Truth Social platform, where he wrote, “it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.”
Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a bipartisan effort is underway to prevent direct American involvement in any escalating conflict. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced his intention to introduce a War Powers Resolution, aimed at curbing presidential authority to commit U.S. forces without congressional approval. The resolution is set to be introduced today and has garnered immediate support from across the political spectrum, including progressive Democrats such as Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI).
“This is not our war,” Massie declared on X, emphasizing Congress’s constitutional role in declaring war. “But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution. I’m introducing a bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) quickly affirmed his support, stating, “I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan War Powers Resolution with Rep. Massie that is privileged and must receive a vote.”
The resolution seeks to invoke the War Powers Act of 1973, which mandates presidential notification to Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces to military action and restricts their presence to 60 days without congressional authorization or a declaration of war.
Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib publicly committed to supporting the resolution, with Ocasio-Cortez writing “Signing on” and Tlaib stating, “I look forward to supporting this War Powers Resolution. The American people aren’t falling for it again. We were lied to about ‘weapons of mass destruction’ in Iraq that killed millions + forever changed lives. It’s unconst’l for Trump to go to war without a vote in Congress.” Tlaib’s reference to the Iraq War highlights a shared concern among some lawmakers regarding unauthorized military interventions.
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The bipartisan nature of this resolution signals a potential for significant debate and a reassertion of congressional power in shaping U.S. foreign policy. With the resolution being “privileged,” it is expected to receive a floor vote, compelling members of Congress to take a clear stance on potential American involvement in a conflict between Israel and Iran.
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