Sanders, Khanna Introduce New Bill To Block Funding For War With Iran

The transcript discusses recent US military actions against Iran, including a strike authorized by President Trump that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. This action, taken without congressional approval, sparked criticism and led to legislative efforts to restrict military funding without Congress's consent. Senator Tim Kaine introduced a war powers resolution to prompt congressional debate. Sanders and Khanna emphasized Congress's role in war decisions, warning against escalation. Trump defended the strike as a preventive measure, while Pompeo claimed it disrupted an imminent threat, though details were sparse.

What was the purpose of the legislation introduced after the US strike in Baghdad?

• To support Iran's military efforts

• To increase military funding for actions against Iran

• To block funding for military actions against Iran without congressional approval

• To authorize immediate military action against Iran

What was the aim of Senator Tim Kaine's war powers resolution?

• To support the President's decision to strike Iran

• To increase military funding for Iran

• To force a debate and vote in Congress on further hostilities with Iran

• To authorize the President to declare war

According to Sanders and Khanna, who should have the responsibility over war decisions?

• The Supreme Court

• The United Nations

• The President

• Congress

What was President Trump's stated reason for authorizing the strike on Qasem Soleimani?

• To gain congressional approval

• To support Iran's military

• To prevent a war

• To start a war with Iran

What did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claim about the air strikes?

• They were a mistake

• They disrupted an imminent attack on American lives

• They were intended to start a war

• They were a response to congressional approval