The DSR Network DSR Daily March 5: Senate REFUSES to Reign in Trump’s War Powers
Mar 5, 2026
They cover the Senate rejecting a move to require congressional approval for war after Iran’s missile strike on Israel. They discuss the wider consequences of U.S. action in the region, including market and alliance impacts. They debate the future of Kristi Noem at DHS and partisan fights over DHS funding. They report on a trade-tariff court ruling and a Minnesota lawsuit over Medicaid funds.
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Senate Leaves Trump Broad War Authority
- The Senate rejected a measure to require congressional authorization, leaving President Trump broad war powers over the Iran conflict.
- David Rothkopf warns that this unchecked authority risks expanding the war, straining alliances, and producing unexpected regional consequences.
Wars Escape Their Starters Control
- Once war starts, control over its course is lost to multiple actors including Iran, neighbors, and unexpected consequences.
- Rothkopf highlights shortages of munitions and potential impacts on deterrence in places like Taiwan as cascading effects.
Fix The NSC Before Major Military Moves
- Review and restore functional national security planning processes like the NSC before undertaking major military actions.
- Rothkopf cites an atrophied NSC and recommends stronger planning to avoid impulsive decisions.