Why Trump needs Congress on Iran in more ways than one: From the Politics Desk
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Published on March 26, 2026.
The article discusses the reasons why President Donald Trump needs Congress in relation to the Iran war, both on both sides. The article also discusses the impact of the conflict on the stock market and the cost of oil on the U.S. since the start of the war, with oil prices rising near $95 per barrel and international prices rising. The Pentagon is pushing for a $200 billion emergency spending bill for the war. However, Congress needs to approve this bill, especially as the war is unpopular and potentially costly. A recent classified briefing for members of the House Armed Services Committee revealed frustration over lack of clarity on the war's justification, strategy, and use of ground troops. A new poll by AP-NORC found 59% of adults said the U.-S. military action in Iran has gone too far. The president also needs Congress to support his allies in Congress to sell the war to a skeptical public.
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