Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes – US politics live | US news

Congress will be briefed on the Iran strikes ahead of a potential vote on war powers measures. Secretary of state Marco Rubio, defense secretary Pete Hegseth and general Dan Caine will brief members of both houses. The White House has presented new justifications for its war against Iran, while House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Israel was prepared to act independently, leaving the president with a difficult decision. The strikes have escalated into a wider Middle East conflict, resulting in casualties and heightened tensions. The Senate could vote on a measure limiting President Trump's actions as early as Tuesday, while the House is expected to vote on a resolution from Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. President Donald Trump has stated his administration's objectives include destroying Iran's missile capabilities, navy, and preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons. The US State Department urges Americans to depart from several Middle Eastern countries following the strikes.