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The Trump administration has postponed a planned briefing for lawmakers on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, sparking sharp criticism from congressional Democrats demanding answers about the president’s recent military actions.“We have yet to get basic answers to questions that the American people deserve to hear from this administration,” said Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.). “And this bipartisan briefing was canceled without any explanation at all. It’s completely unacceptable.”The delay comes just days after President Donald Trump authorized missile strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites without seeking prior congressional approval—actions that have reignited a long-simmering debate over presidential war powers.On Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly voted against a resolution to impeach President Trump over the strikes. The five-page resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), accused the president of “Disregarding the Separation of Powers” and “Devolving American Democracy into Authoritarianism.” But the measure was soundly defeated, with 128 Democrats joining Republicans to prevent it from reaching the floor. Only 79 Democrats supported moving the resolution forward.Three additional House lawmakers have introduced separate legislation aimed at restricting the president’s ability to escalate the conflict unilaterally—though these efforts face long odds in a Republican-controlled Congress.Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are advancing their own challenge. A vote is expected this week on a resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) that would require congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. Republicans have largely rallied around the president. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defended Trump’s decision, saying, “Let me be clear and be as clear as possible: The strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were clearly within President Trump’s Article II powers as Commander in Chief. It shouldn’t even be in dispute.”The postponed House briefing has been rescheduled for Friday, according to House Speaker Johnson. Senators are expected to be briefed Thursday. While Democrats warn that the administration’s approach risks dragging the U.S. into a wider war, Republicans maintain that Trump’s actions are consistent with those of past presidents—and say any restrictions are unlikely to pass.