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"The president cannot circumvent congressional war powers and unilaterally send US troops to war with Iran."

"You can't have a president just beginning a war on his own [without congressional approval]."

"President Trump has full constitutional authority to take military action against Iran's nuclear program without a formal declaration of war."

"History and precedent favour Trump in this action [authorize airstrikes in Iran without requesting permission from Congress]."

"I do [have the authority to declare war on Iran without Congress approval]."

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters on Saturday that their licenses could be revoked over Iran war coverage, writing on X that outlets "running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up."

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters on Saturday that their licenses could be revoked over Iran war coverage, writing on X that outlets "running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up."

Carr's warning followed a Truth Social post by President Trump, who called a Wall Street Journal report on five U.S. refueling planes struck in Saudi Arabia "intentionally misleading" and accused the media of wanting the United States to lose the war.

Carr's warning followed a Truth Social post by President Trump, who called a Wall Street Journal report on five U.S. refueling planes struck in Saudi Arabia "intentionally misleading" and accused the media of wanting the United States to lose the war.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., rebuked Carr's threat on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing," saying: "I do not like the heavy hand of government, no matter who's wielding it. I would rather the federal government stay out of the private sector as much as possible."

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., rebuked Carr's threat on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing," saying: "I do not like the heavy hand of government, no matter who's wielding it. I would rather the federal government stay out of the private sector as much as possible."

Democratic senators also condemned Carr's remarks. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called the threat "straight out of the authoritarian playbook," while Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wrote on X: "We aren't on the verge of a totalitarian takeover. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT."

Democratic senators also condemned Carr's remarks. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called the threat "straight out of the authoritarian playbook," while Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wrote on X: "We aren't on the verge of a totalitarian takeover. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Carr's warnings "flagrantly unconstitutional" and said people across the political spectrum should be concerned about federal regulators weighing in on news content, telling Semafor: "We have to have state media and content that's driven by state media."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Carr's warnings "flagrantly unconstitutional" and said people across the political spectrum should be concerned about federal regulators weighing in on news content, telling Semafor: "We have to have state media and content that's driven by state media."

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression called Carr's warning "outrageous," while the FCC's sole Democratic commissioner, Anna Gomez, said the agency "can issue threats all day long" but is powerless to carry them out under the First Amendment.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression called Carr's warning "outrageous," while the FCC's sole Democratic commissioner, Anna Gomez, said the agency "can issue threats all day long" but is powerless to carry them out under the First Amendment.

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