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Questions mount in Congress over Iran war’s costs, risks and exit plan
Congress aims to assert its constitutional role with a war powers vote amid concerns of mission creep and six U.S. military deaths, seeking to limit ongoing Iran conflict funding.
- On March 3, 2026, Congress is preparing votes on war powers resolutions as administration officials say the conflict is underway and will need supplemental funding after secure briefings on March 2–3.
- After the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, senators said President Trump has not given a clear reason for U.S. actions, pressing officials over claims Israel influenced the strike timing.
- At least six U.S. military service personnel have died, prompting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer's concern about mission creep and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., fearing boots on the ground.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would support a resolution to restrain the president, but House Speaker Mike Johnson warned it would be `frightening` to limit the commander-in-chief during active combat.
- With questions about Iran's leadership, some Republican lawmakers warned the U.S. should not pick Iran's future, while Trump urged Iranians to seize the moment but rejected elevating Reza Pahlavi.
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Lawmakers Clash Over Iran War's Costs, Risks and Exit Plan
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