Rubio works to stave off a revolt on Iran
Published on March 3, 2026.
The White House is facing a revolt on Capitol Hill over its military actions in Iran, as both chambers are set to vote on resolutions that would restrict President Donald Trump's unilateral military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will be meeting with members of the Senate, then the House. While lawmakers on both sides are criticizing the administration's lack of details, it is looking like Republican leaders will be able to avoid mass GOP defections on the war power votes being forced in both chambers. The House Speaker Mike Johnson believes he has the votes to block Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna’s Iran war powers resolution in the House, which will come on the floor Thursday. Meanwhile, Republicans are working to pressure Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security due to heightened security risks following the Iran strikes.
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