GOP fractures over potential $200B Iran-war funding without a clear plan
Republican lawmakers are divided over a possible $200 billion request to fund the Iran war, demanding a concrete White House strategy and cost controls before approving more spending. Some conservatives want offsets or audits, and several warn against prolonged or ground-based involvement as the White House and Pentagon prepare the funding request. Democrats remain wary, and passage in a divided Congress looks uncertain as Republicans weigh long-term implications and political costs ahead of upcoming elections.