Iran, War Powers, and the Power of the Purse

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks to reporters before heading into the Senate Chamber to vote at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Iran, War Powers, and the Power of the Purse: Leverage or Legalization

With America’s war in Iran costing around $2 billion per day, Congress will soon face a choice: use its leverage to force an exit, or continue to fund it.