Senate votes to keep Iran war option open amid Trump pressure
TL;DR
Under pressure from President Trump, a Republican-led Senate rejected a resolution to block him from resuming the Iran war; Sen. Bill Cassidy flipped his vote and Rand Paul voted present, while Democrats framed it as a setback and Trump hailed the outcome as a win, highlighting the ongoing tussle over Iran policy and War Powers.
- Under pressure from Trump, Republican-led Senate reverses course on Iran The Washington Post
- Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war CNN
- Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes CBS News
- In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war NPR
- 'It's Meaningless': Trump Waives off Iran War Vote After Shouting Match With Republicans Time Magazine
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