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April 13, 2026
Congress Tackles Iran War Powers and Lawmaker Expulsions Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown
- House Democrats are set to vote on Iran war powers this week, amid ongoing tensions regarding U.S. military action in the region.
- Representative Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, intensifying expulsion efforts.
- Congress continues to address the record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, with significant partisan divides over funding.
5 Sources
- Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran debate rages and members face expulsionApr 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM · ABC News
- House Dems plan for Thursday Iran voteApr 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM · Politico
- Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agendaApr 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM · CBS News
- Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran warApr 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM · NBC
- Congress returns from two-week recess as Iran war rages onApr 14, 2026 at 5:46 AM · ABC News