Congress Challenges Trump Iran War Powers; Trump Announces Deal and Offers Congress Review; Housing Bill Hostage
Key Questions
What deal did Trump sign with Iran on June 26?
Trump signed the 'Great Settlement' with Iran, which reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose sharply from $67 to over $120 per barrel following the announcement.
What action did the House take on the war powers resolution?
The House passed a war powers resolution by a 215-208 vote challenging Trump's Iran policy. A new article notes a major protesting in uniform as a concrete case in the debate.
How is the housing bill connected to the SAVE Act?
The housing bill has become hostage to the SAVE Act in congressional negotiations. Rep. Schweikert discussed the SAVE Act and federal spending on Fox Business.
Did Congress receive the full text of the Iran deal?
Trump offered Congress a review of the deal, but Democrats demanded the full text. The Senate initially showed bipartisan resistance before yielding to pressure.
What funding did Trump request related to these events?
Trump requested an $87.6 billion supplemental funding package. Netanyahu also requested a White House meeting with limited details released.
Trump signed 'Great Settlement' with Iran on June 26, reopening Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices spiked from $67 to $120+. Trump offered Congress review of the deal; Democrats demand full text. House passed war powers resolution 215-208; Senate initially showed bipartisan spine then succumbed to Trump pressure. Trump requested $87.6B supplemental; housing bill (ROAD Act) stalled, hostage to SAVE Act—Schweikert pushing SAVE Act on Fox Business. Netanyahu requested White House meeting (thin details). A new article highlights a major's protest in uniform, adding a concrete case to the war powers debate.