5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

President Trump's historic strikes on Iran happened without Congress' approval, becoming the latest example of the president sidelining the GOP-controlled legislature in his second term. Why it matters: Since returning to office, Trump has bypassed Congress and asserted executive power in unprecedented ways that could have long-term consequences for the U.S. and international order. While Democrats have seethed, Republicans have largely defended Trump's broader decisions, though some signs of d