One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war
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“Public disapproval of the US-Israeli war on Iran is high, but lawmakers have not taken legislative action to address it.”
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“The US-Israeli war on Iran began with strikes on February 28.”
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“The US Senate failed to pass a War Powers resolution to curtail President Trump's ability to prosecute the war, with a vote of 53-47.”
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“A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed 61% disapproval of the war compared to 35% approval.”
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“Trump's overall approval rating fell to 36%, the lowest since he took office.”
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“An Associated Press-NORC poll found 59% of Americans felt US military action in Iran was excessive.”
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“The Pentagon deployed additional US troops to the region, increasing the prospect of a ground invasion.”
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“Republican lawmakers broadly support Trump's military effort in the war, with exceptions like Rand Paul and Thomas Massie.”
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“US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth requested $200 billion to fund the war, which some Republicans view as conflicting with Trump's 'America First' pledge.”
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“Senator Lindsey Graham proposed a reconciliation bill to fund the war with a simple majority in the Senate.”
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“A NBC poll showed 90% of self-identifying MAGA Republicans supported the war.”
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“Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly have criticized the war, Israel's influence on US policy, and contradictions to Trump's campaign promises.”
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