Washington, April 7 -- Congresswoman Maxine Dexter issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's threats that "a whole civilization will die tonight (https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5776377/iran-war-updates)" if a deal is not reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Dexter also held a press conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJcvKqUjYM) with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) urging Congress to reconvene and pass a War Powers Resolution.
"I have been on the phone all day with any Republican willing to listen, urging them to use their power to back Trump away from his threats of mass death. Every single person around Trum...