GOP presses for clearer Iran war plan as funding debate heats up

A faction of House Republicans expressed sharp frustration after a closed-door briefing with Defense Department officials on the US war with Iran, saying they still lack clarity on objectives, the endgame, potential ground troops, and the cost. Several lawmakers signaled they will oppose further war funding without a coherent White House strategy, with House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers noting bipartisan frustration. Some members, like Nancy Mace, walked out citing insufficient answers. The White House defended the briefings as ongoing and bipartisan, while Senate Republicans offered mixed reactions. With the conflict in its fourth week, lawmakers face a major funding request and ongoing questions about the war’s duration and goals.