Iowa Republicans broke with their party for the first time to support a war powers resolution targeting military actions in Iran, marking a rare shift in the deeply conservative state ahead of the midterm elections. The House approved the Democratic-backed measure, which seeks to limit the president’s authority to escalate conflicts without congressional approval. The vote underscores growing bipartisan tensions over foreign policy as lawmakers grapple with executive overreach in military engagements. Supporters argue the resolution is necessary to prevent unchecked presidential power, while critics warn it could undermine national security efforts.
Two Iowa Republicans backed a war powers resolution in the House over the conflict in Iran for the first time, a notable move for two members from the deep-red Hawkeye State as the midterms near. On Tuesday, the House passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution with an aim to restrict President Trump’s military actions in...
