Senate Republicans walk back rebuke of Trump over Iran war powers

Key Points:

• Senate Republicans attempted to appease President Trump by rejecting a war powers resolution on Iran late Wednesday, after Trump criticized GOP senators for opposing his war efforts the previous day.
• Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had voted with Democrats to block the war, received a White House briefing and then switched his vote to oppose the resolution, signaling a move to placate Trump despite their tense exchange.
• The rejected war powers resolution was symbolic and separate from a similar measure passed earlier in the week; the Senate then recessed for two weeks amid ongoing tensions between Trump and GOP senators.
• Trump also reversed course on signing a bipartisan housing bill, demanding the passage of his proof-of-citizenship voting bill first, escalating frustrations among Senate Republicans focused on affordability issues ahead of midterm elections.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated Trump was pleased with the late vote outcome, but noted the proof-of-citizenship bill lacks sufficient support in the Senate, highlighting continued discord between Trump and GOP leadership.