Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic-led effort to force a withdrawal from the war in Iran, but several GOP members signaled they may demand a formal authorization of military force soon.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune led the defeat of a resolution to curb military action in Iran, a move CBS News characterized as a defense of executive flexibility. While right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Institute highlight Thune’s plan to use future war funding as leverage, left-leaning Alternet frames his defense of the administration's rhetoric as damage control for the president.
Chuck Schumer
