Republicans Refrain From Public Oversight of Iran War

Republicans in Congress largely defer to President Trump on the Iran conflict, resisting calls for public hearings or sworn testimony to explain goals, costs, and civilian risks, while Democrats press for accountability. Despite a Pentagon request of up to $200 billion and debates over authorization, most GOP leaders argue the administration has already made its case and that publicizing hearings could harm national security; a minority of Republicans, including Collins and Murkowski, call for public discussions on funding and strategy.