Simi Jalosho

There's been mixed reaction from Republicans to Donald Trump's strikes in Iran.

We've heard from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who says that Iran's nuclear ambitions pose a clear and unacceptable threat to the U.S.

and that Iran has refused diplomatic routes.

And he's commended President Trump for taking action.

That's reflected by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who described President Trump as courageous and decisive.

And then House Speaker Mike Johnson has also said that Iran is now facing severe consequences for its lack of agreeing to a deal with the U.S.

and that President Trump and the administration have made every effort for a peaceful way forward and for a diplomatic solution.

But not all Republicans are supporting President Trump's actions.

Representative Thomas Massey has said that he opposes the war and he will be siding with Democrats who have decided to vote on a war powers resolution immediately.

The war powers resolution is a law that checks the president's power directly.

to deploy troops.

It gives him 48 hours to notify and explain his decision to Congress and will allow 60 days of engagement unless Congress approves further deployments by troops.