Trump Ordered Military Action Without Congress' Approval
Trump Ordered Military Action Without Congress' Approval  
Podcast: The Brian Lehrer Show
Published On: Wed Jun 25 2025
Description: President Donald Trump’s order to strike Iran was without first seeking congressional approval. Carol E. Lee, Washington managing editor for NBC News, explains how U.S. presidents have been deploying the military more and more, without congressional authority and reports on the political fallout following that action.