Iran War Powers Fight Defined the Week

The week's defining conflict became a direct test of whether Congress could restrain Trump's military action against Iran as lawmakers challenged his authority, funding request, and continued strikes. The administration also gained wider room to enforce its immigration agenda as courts narrowed protections for asylum seekers, green card holders, and recipients of temporary protected status.

Voting policy moved toward tighter federal controls, but court challenges and Republican resistance exposed limits on Trump's ability to impose them. Across both parties, the week showed political coalitions shifting as Republicans debated Trump's control and priorities while New York Democrats rallied around a leftward movement.