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Jul 27, 2026 President Trump notified Congress about military action in Iran while claiming the War Powers deadline did not apply Corroborated Power and Authority
The notice asserted broad presidential war authority and narrowed Congress's practical role in authorizing ongoing hostilities.
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- Trump notifies Congress of military action in Iran — President Trump notified Congress of ongoing military action in Iran, which began on February 28, and claimed that hostilities had terminated on April 7.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 25, 2026 The Pentagon revised casualty figures and categories for the Iran conflict Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The revisions affected how war costs were reported to the public and Congress, complicating oversight of ongoing military operations.
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- Pentagon Adjusts U.S. Military Casualty Figures in Iran Conflict — The Pentagon revised the number of U.S.
- Pentagon updates Iran war casualty database — The Pentagon quietly updated its official war casualty database, adding more than 140 wounded service members and introducing a new casualty category labeled "Overseas Operations" for personnel killed and wounded
- DOD Releases Updated Casualty Figures for Iran Conflict — The Department of Defense (DOD) released updated casualty figures for the conflict with Iran, revealing that over 600 U.S.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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