Senate Republicans Show Growing Resistance to President Trump's Iran War Amid High Gas Prices
Senate Republicans are increasingly expressing unease over President Trump's military actions in Iran, as evidenced by a recent vote on war powers legislation. The legislation, which aimed to halt the war, was blocked by Senate Republicans, but the number of GOP senators opposing the war has grown. Notably, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted against the war for the first time, joining Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky. The vote failed to advance with a 49-50 tally, reflecting a growing discomfort with the ongoing conflict. Democrats, led by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, are pushing for repeated votes to build political pressure on President Trump to either withdraw from the conflict or seek congressional authorization. The White House maintains that it does not need congressional approval, citing a ceasefire with Iran. However, this stance has created tension with Congress, as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires presidential authorization from Congress after 6... 
