Congress vs. Trump: War with Iran's Ground Troops

0:00The war with Iran just hit the one month mark and top Republicans are pushing back on calls for President Trump to get formal congressional okay for. Ground troops. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the President already looped in leaders ahead of strikes and held classified briefings on Capitol Hill for both parties. Scalise appeared on ABCs this week back on March 29th, 2026, stressing that Trump notified the gang of eight top lawmakers. Before things kicked off, he dodged questions on Republican support for boots on the ground, noting it's not on the table yet. Democrats are firing back hard. Senator Chris Van Holland from Maryland slammed it as an illegal war of choice that's costing American lives, billions daily, and spiking oil and gas. Prices. He argued Congress shouldn't fund it anymore, saying Trump promised to end foreign wars, but started this one. Van Holland, who's been to those briefings, called them shallow no real objectives, goals shifting constantly and zero in

1:02game and site. Meanwhile, Scalise pointed to ongoing troop movements and longstanding bases in the region without committing further. This back and forth highlights the tightrope on Capitol Hill with no public negotiations from the White House and the fight grinding on. From your city, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.