Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate based on the available sources. The core claim about Congress's role in checking presidential war powers is supported. However, the framing of the issue and the selection of Rep. Crow as the sole voice introduces a moderate bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** After the U.S. strikes on Iran, many lawmakers say they were caught off guard.
  • Verification Source #1 and #3: These sources, Facebook posts from CBS Mornings, confirm the context of the discussion being related to Congress checking presidential war powers following U.S. strikes. However, they do not explicitly verify that "many lawmakers say they were caught off guard." This is plausible but unverified by the provided sources.
• Claim:** Colorado Congressman Jason Crow joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what authority Congress still has in escalating conflicts abroad.
  • Verification Source #1 and #3: These sources confirm that Jason Crow is discussing Congress's authority related to war powers.
• Claim:** Congress has authority to influence and control Executive Branch agencies.
  • Verification Source #2: This source explicitly states that Congress can use its lawmaking powers to create and design federal agencies, supporting the claim that Congress has authority over the Executive Branch.
• Claim:** Presidents have a decades-long pattern of not waiting for Congress to weigh in on war plans.
  • Verification Source #4: This source supports the claim that presidents have a history of not waiting for Congressional approval on war plans.
• Claim:** Disputes between Congress and the President over executive privilege can be traced back.
  • Verification Source #5: This source supports the claim that disputes exist between Congress and the President.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #2: "Congress may use its Article I lawmaking powers to create federal agencies and offices within those agencies, design agencies' basic structures and operations." This supports the claim that Congress has authority over the Executive Branch.
• Verification Source #4: "President Donald Trump became the latest in a decades-long pattern of presidents not waiting for Congress to weigh in on war plans when he..." This supports the claim that presidents have a history of acting without Congressional approval.
• Verification Source #1 and #3: These sources confirm the context of the discussion, but do not verify the specific claim that "many lawmakers say they were caught off guard." This remains unverified.