House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution Amid $95 Billion GOP Funding Push

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution 214-208, directing President Trump to halt military hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress. This symbolic victory for anti-war advocates, joined by four Republican defectors, comes as the administration faces increasing scrutiny over its Middle East strategy. Simultaneously, House Republicans are pushing a $95 billion funding package aimed at supporting operations related to the conflict, highlighting a deep partisan divide over the war's future.

While the House resolution seeks to curb executive authority, the U.S. Senate recently blocked a similar effort, underscoring the legislative gridlock in Washington. President Trump has vowed to continue military action against Yemen's Houthis, citing their attacks on global oil trade routes and their ties to Tehran. The conflict continues to pressure global energy markets, with oil prices climbing as Iran threatens to use its Houthi allies to shut down the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea.

Adding to the domestic controversy, the Trump administration recently admitted to canceling several clean energy grants. This disclosure has fueled criticism that policy decisions are being driven by ideological shifts rather than technical merit. Meanwhile, in a move to address labor shortages, the White House has proposed a new initiative to fast-track commercial driver's licenses for military veterans to replace immigrant truckers sidelined by recent regulatory crackdowns.