THE IRAN QUESTION. It’s unclear if this will go anywhere, but it’s still worth noting: Ari Berman tells us about new legislation introduced today that would require President Bush to gain congressional approval for any military action against Iran. Good for Walter “Freedom Fries” Jones, who’s pushing the bill.

–Sam Rosenfeld

Sam Rosenfeld, a former web editor for the Prospect, is visiting assistant professor of government at Wesleyan University, beginning in September.