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Rhiannon12866

(253,727 posts) Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:09 PM 12 hrs ago

'Child throwing a tantrum': Sen. Merkley reacts to Trump's 'unconstitutional' war - The Weeknight - MS NOW

BREAKING: Congress is barreling towards a war powers showdown after Trump’s strikes on Iran. As he signals the campaign could last weeks, the battle is shifting from Tehran to Capitol Hill.

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who says only Congress can declare war, joins The Weeknight. - Aired on 03/02/2026.

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'Child throwing a tantrum': Sen. Merkley reacts to Trump's 'unconstitutional' war - The Weeknight - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago OP

Worth a listen. I love Sen. Merkley. Amaryllis 12 hrs ago #1

He's a favorite of mine, too - experienced, smart and well spoken Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago #2

Merkley and Wyden are my two. They work so hard. When I call I always express how much I appreciate how Amaryllis 2 hrs ago #3