Iran Dominates Senate GOP Lunch as Vance Faces Qs on Talks

At a closed-door Senate Republican lunch, Vice President Vance fielded questions about ongoing Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with GOP lawmakers pressing for more transparency and verification while he outlined U.S. pressure on Iran and defense stockpile considerations; the day also featured updates on AI tax proposals, McConnell leaving rehab, CBC’s stance on the SCORE Act, calls for Rep. Miller to resign amid domestic abuse allegations, and a stalled farm bill over SNAP funding.