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Bill Cassidy on why he changed his war powers vote, heated Trump meeting

Bill Cassidy on why he changed his war powers vote, heated Trump meeting

Summary

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana changed his vote on a bill that would limit President Trump's authority to take military action in Iran. He decided to change after receiving a briefing from a Middle East envoy during a tense meeting with President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Senator Bill Cassidy initially supported a measure led by Democrats to restrict President Trump's war powers in Iran.
  • He changed his vote after getting a briefing from Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • Cassidy passed a note during a heated meeting with President Trump asking for the briefing.
  • Cassidy told this story during an interview on "Face the Nation."
  • The interview was with moderator Margaret Brennan and aired on CBS News.
  • The bill aimed to limit the president’s authority to act militarily in Iran without Congress’s approval.
  • Cassidy’s change shows the impact of receiving more information before making a decision.
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