Congressional Republicans Begin to Challenge President Trump's Policies
In a notable shift, some congressional Republicans are beginning to challenge President Trump's policies, particularly on issues of war powers and executive overreach. Recently, four Republican representatives crossed party lines to support a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or grants specific authorization. This move highlights a growing willingness among some Republicans to assert congressional authority over military engagements. Additionally, internal GOP opposition has led to the scrapping of Trump's controversial anti-weaponization fund, which was criticized as an overreach.