News Alert: White House formally notifies Congress of its strike on Iranian leader Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani

The notification, which is required by law, is entirely classified and likely outlines President Trump's justification for the attack that killed a top Iranian leader. It is likely to ignite a fresh debate over the president's war powers and Congress's role in authorizing new military action abroad.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 4, 5:23 PM     White House formally notifies Congress of its strike on Iranian leader Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani The notification, which is required by law, is entirely classified and likely outlines President Trump's justification for the attack that killed a top Iranian leader. It is likely to ignite a fresh debate over the president's war powers and Congress's role in authorizing new military action abroad. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071