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G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump has ordered American forces back into combat in the Middle East without congressional authorization, reigniting hostilities after a cease-fire collapse.
- Both chambers of Congress previously rebuked Trump for initiating conflict with Iran without legislative approval, sparking a debate over war powers.
- The administration has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, including $67.1 billion for military spending, placing Republicans in a difficult position ahead of midterm elections.
- Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized Congress's role in funding national security but avoided addressing the need for war authorization, signaling Republican reluctance to challenge executive war decisions.
- Republicans are moving toward a party-line vote to fund the war without oversight, effectively ceding war powers to the executive branch amid internal political pressures.
