Congressional Republicans grow sceptical of Iran war after 60 days

7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 1

As a War Powers deadline arrives, Susan Collins backed a failed measure to halt the conflict and Lisa Murkowski threatened a vote to authorise it with limits.
The shift increases pressure on Donald Trump to justify costs expected in the tens of billions of dollars and to define conditions and a timeline for withdrawal.
Republican leaders still support the operation, but the unpopular war, higher gas and consumer prices, and looming midterm elections are raising political risks for the party.

If Congress fails to act, what long-term consequences could arise from escalating costs and unresolved war authorization?

Could the administration's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution allow future presidents to bypass congressional approval in similar conflicts?

How might the closure of the Strait of Hormuz reshape global energy markets and everyday costs if the conflict continues?