House Passes Resolution to Permanently Block Iran's Access to $6 Billion

The House has passed a bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion in funds that the Biden administration had opened up to Iran earlier this year in exchange for the release of five American detainees. The bill, introduced by Rep. Michael McCaul, received bipartisan support, with 90 Democrats joining Republicans in voting for it. Republicans have criticized the deal, accusing the administration of enabling a terrorist regime and jeopardizing American interests. The White House defended the decision, stating that the funds were necessary for the release of the detainees and would be used for humanitarian purposes. The Senate has introduced similar legislation but has yet to pass it out of committee.