Topical Editorial: Congress’ continued refusal to enforce War Powers Act ignores law, national will By the Post-Dispatch Editorial Board May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 0 Cargo ships at sea near the Strait of Hormuz are seen March 11 from northern Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Reuters Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By the Post-Dispatch Editorial Board Americans don’t agree on much today, but overwhelming majorities agree that President Donald Trump’s war in Iran was and is a mistake.kAm}6G6C A@AF=2C E@ DE2CE H:E9[ E96 H2C 92D 5@?6 ?@E9:?8 3FE =@D6 AF3=:4 DFAA@CE :? E96 2=>@DE E9C66 >@?E9D :E’D 366? 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