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Republicans Vote to Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers

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  • Republican lawmakers voted to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.
  • Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) joined Democrats on the vote.
  • Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) proposed a diesel-export ban to lower farm-state fuel costs.
  • Rep. Andy Harris (R-Maryland) introduced a bill to suspend the gas tax as pump prices rise.
  • President Donald Trump pledged $5,000 checks if Republicans keep Congress; many GOP candidates ignored it.