Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes

Key Points:

• The Senate rejected a measure to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran in a 50-47 vote, marking a win for the president and Senate GOP leadership amid congressional unease with his Iran strategy.
• The resolution, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, would have required Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorized continued military action, but it was unlikely to pass due to a probable presidential veto.
• Some Republicans who previously supported restricting Trump's war powers, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Rand Paul, shifted their positions after briefings and discussions with the administration, citing the ongoing ceasefire and negotiation efforts.
• President Trump expressed frustration over congressional attempts to constrain his war powers, notably during a tense meeting with Senate Republicans where he raised his voice at Sen. Cassidy.
• The vote followed Trump's recent memorandum of understanding with Iran to extend a ceasefire and initiate talks on Iran's nuclear program, reflecting a broader effort to end hostilities that most Americans view as costly and unnecessary.