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Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN
(CNN) — One day after adopting a resolution aimed at removing US military forces from the conflict with Iran, the Senate walked back its rebuke of President Donald Trump’s handling of the war, rejecting an attempt to advance a similar war powers measure.
Wednesday’s late...
Key takeaway Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy, who had previously voted to rein in the president’s war powers on Iran, changed their votes; Paul voted present and Cassidy voted against advancing the resolution.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Senate's reversal on the Iran war powers resolution has implications for El Paso 's community, particularly given the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its history of military presence. As the Senate navigates the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches, El Pasoans may be watching closely to see how this decision affects the local military installations and the potential for future deployments. The fact that Senators Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy changed their votes after meeting with the president and receiving briefings from administration officials raises questions about the level of transparency and communication between the federal government and local communities affected by military actions. El Paso's unique position as a border city with a significant military presence means that residents may be particularly interested in seeing how this development unfolds and how it may impact their daily lives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Morgan Rimmer, CNN
(CNN) — One day after adopting a resolution aimed at removing US military forces from the conflict with Iran, the Senate walked back its rebuke of President Donald Trump’s handling of the war, rejecting an attempt to advance a similar war powers measure.
Wednesday’s late...
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