President Trump faced a heated exchange with Senator Bill Cassidy during a closed-door Republican meeting regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran and a recent financial deal offering Iran incentives. Cassidy criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the deal, questioning whether it aligns with the administration’s initial goals. Simultaneously, the administration requested tens of billions of dollars from Congress to fund the war. Senate Republican leaders then scheduled a late-night vote to block a resolution seeking to end hostilities, ultimately succeeding with a 50-47 vote largely along party lines. The vote followed a procedural advancement of a war powers resolution in May, with notable dissent from within the Republican party, including Senators Collins and Murkowski. Trump celebrated the vote, despite its limited immediate impact, as a warning to Iran. The internal Republican conflict highlights the growing political pressure on Trump regarding the war as the November elections approach.