GOP senators say they want to end the Iran war. They keep refusing to rein in Trump.

Key Points:

• Lawmakers have increased pressure on the administration regarding the Iran war through war powers resolutions and frequent briefings, with Senator Cassidy noting improved communication after expressing concerns.
• Despite earlier resolutions passed in both chambers under the 1973 War Powers Act, these measures lack the president’s signature and thus do not carry the force of law, prompting a new vote to strengthen opposition.
• Senator Tim Kaine emphasized the hope that growing public opposition and additional lawmakers joining the effort will compel the president to comply with the law and reconsider the war.
• Future funding debates during the November-December lame duck session are expected to be pivotal, with opponents of the war aiming to use these negotiations as leverage to influence policy.
• The Iran war’s impact on domestic issues like rising gas prices is influencing political campaigns, with candidates such as Rep. Ashley Hinson criticizing the war’s economic effects despite previously opposing war powers resolutions.