Republicans Growing Critical of Trump's Iran War Handling as War Powers Vote Looms
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are voting to curtail President Trump's war powers over the Iran conflict, signaling dissent within the party over the administration's military strategy and diplomatic approach.
Growing Republican Dissent
The president may suffer a political setback as a growing number of Republicans are souring on Trump's handling of the war. In the House, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Tom Barrett, R-Mich., have joined Democrats in voting to curtail the president's war powers — and more GOP lawmakers could follow suit this week.
War Powers Resolution Debate
The Trump administration has repeatedly argued that the 1973 War Powers Resolution requiring congressional oversight of military action infringes on the executive branch.
Questions on Iran Deal
Beyond the war powers debate, Rubio is also likely to face questions about Trump accepting a deal that stops short of dismantling Iran's nuclear program.
Secretary Rubio's Upcoming Testimony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face congressional scrutiny over the administration's handling of the Iran conflict and its negotiating position with Tehran.