Search Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. Photos: Drew Angerer, Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) plan to introduce a measure that would force to get approval to Congress to enter . Why it matters: The rare bipartisan effort reflects among lawmakers in both parties with the executive branch's growing power to wage war unilaterally. Driving the news: "This is not our war. But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution," Massie Monday in a post on X. State of play: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) filed in the upper chamber on Monday, which would require congressional debate and a vote to authorize U.S. entry into the Israel-Iran conflict short of defending against imminent Iranian attacks. Zoom out: Massie's announcement came as Trump left the G7 Summit early after warning Iranian civilians to "immediately evacuate Tehran," Axios' Barak Ravid . Want more stories like this? Sign up for Missiles fired from Iran are pictured in the night sky over Jerusalem on June 14. Photo: Menahem Kahana / AFP via Getty Images Several lawmakers on Sunday stressed that if Iran attacks U.S. targets following , the country should defend itself. The big picture: In the hours around Israel's attack, which Iran responded to with , the administration distanced itself from the Israeli operation, with the president confirming he knew the attack was coming but stressing the U.S. military wasn't involved. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Trump administration officials provided classified briefings for congressional leaders before yesterday, with more planned for next week when lawmakers return to Washington, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Briefing key lawmakers is a matter of protocol. But it's also a way for the White House to guard against second-guessing from Congress, especially if U.S. forces are targeted by Iran and turns into a broader war. President Trump at the Congressional picnic on the White House lawn on June 12. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images A group of pro-Israel members of Congress is urging President to ensure "zero enrichment, zero pathway to a nuclear weapon" in negotiations with , Axios has learned. Why it matters: The lawmakers — including a Republican, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) — said Israel's and other military targets has created a "renewed sense of urgency" on the issue. Axios Media Inc., 2025
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