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Trump's emerging Iran deal draws some Republican criticism | AP News Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Gabriela Passos, File) Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, walks to a closed door briefing on the Iran war at the Capitol, March 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton arrives for his arraignment at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Md., Oct. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File) Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’semerging dealto end theIran waris drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis. The deal the Republican preside…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump open to congressional review of Iran deal as lawmakers seek details <p>WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled his willingness to submit the recently negotiated Iran agreement to Congress for review, as lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers demanded access to a deal whose full terms remain closely guarded.</p> <p>Speaking during a meeting with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in France, Trump suggested he had no objection to congressional scrutiny of the accord, which was <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">announced</a> over the weekend and is expected to formally be signed in Geneva on Friday by Vice President JD Vance.</p> <p>“What I would like to do is send it to Congress and say, ‘You shouldn’t approve it.’ And they will approve it,” Trump said, appearing to joke about the review process.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2066859938735948231'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <b…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM PDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran , set for a ceremonial signing Friday at the Bürgenstock resort near the city of Luzern, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is fin…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Republicans in Washington on edge over Iran deal as Trump touts its ... Add NBC News to Google Trump under pressure to reveal text of Iran deal 00:53 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google June 17, 2026, 12:59 PM EDT / Updated June 17, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT By Jonathan Allen , Katherine Doyle , Sahil Kapur , Allan Smith and Henry J. Gomez President Donald Trump is framing a tentative peace deal with Iran as a victory for the U.S., but fractures in the Republican Party suggest that could be a hard sell both on Capitol Hill and in the run-up to November’s midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It’s a very strong deal,” Trump said at the G7 summit in France on Wednesday, seated across from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. “Nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong.” The early response from Republican leaders and the conservative commentariat is mixed at best, in part because not everyone has had a chance yet to digest the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries. Most Republicans agree that the administration “has taken steps” to diminish Iran as “an existential th…

Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress PresidentDonald Trumpon Tuesday signaled that he's open to sending details of the agreement withIranto members ofCongress, as lawmakers from both parties are raising questions, asking to see the accord and saying they should vote on any final deal. Arriving at a bilateral meeting in France withUnited Arab EmiratesPresidentMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trump said he wouldn't mind sending thememorandum of understandingto Congress for review. He did not indicate when Congress might receive the details. The framework was announced and signed digitally on Sunday and could bring an end to the hostilities between theU.S.and Iran that began in February. "What I would like to do is send it to Congress and say 'you shouldn't approve it.' And they will approve it," Trump said, apparently joking. He is in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the 2026 G7 summit. Senate Majority LeaderJohn Thune, R-S.D., said at a press conference Tuesday he hadn't been briefed on the agreement. "I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we at some point will hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's i…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

US lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal - Gulf Times President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was willing to send his ‌interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the US Congress, ​as lawmakers, including many of his ‌fellow Republicans, said they were largely in the dark about the pact. The US-Iran agreement, announced ‌on Sunday, has ⁠spurred optimism that a conflict ‌that has killed thousands and disrupted the global ‌economy will soon end. According to officials from both countries, the memorandum of understanding would extend a tenuous ⁠ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route effectively blocked since the US and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. But the details remain unclear and the text of the pact has not been released or sent to Congress. Trump also insisted Tuesday that Iran would abandon its nuclear weapons program. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Democrats have questioned Trump's latest promise of a peace deal. "We've been ​told dozens of times that the war is over and dozens of times we've been disappointed," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schume…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill By Mary Clare Jalonick , Lisa Mascaro and JOEY CAPPELLETTI The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is finalized. “I just don’t know enough about it,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters in the Capitol. “Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don’t know that much about it.” Congressional leaders and intelligence committees generally receive higher-level intelligence briefings before rank-a…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Congress must review Iran agreement, senators say POLITICS Iran agreement must be reviewed by Congress, senators in both parties say Rebecca Kheel CQ-Roll Call June 15, 2026, 11:29 p.m. ET Hear this story View Comments Congress needs to be able to review the agreement between the Trump administration and Tehran that is intended to end the Iran war, senators in both parties said Monday. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a memorandum of understanding to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin more comprehensive negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. The deal has been signed electronically, while a formal, in-person signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Trump said Monday. While the United States and Iran have both been touting wins in the deal, no actual text has been released — making it impossible to parse who’s telling the truth and leaving U.S. lawmakers clamoring for more details. “Trump must release the details publicly, brief Congress immediately and end this war for good,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement Monday. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to ... Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 16, 2026 · Last updated: June 16, 2026 By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S. Congress, as lawmakers, including many of his fellow Republicans,  said they were largely in the dark about the pact. The U.S.-Iran agreement, announced on Sunday, has spurred optimism that a conflict that has killed thousands and disrupted the global economy will soon end. According to officials from both countries, the memorandum of understanding would extend a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route effectively blocked since the U.S. and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. But the details remain unclear and the text of the pact has not been released or sent to Congress. Trump also insisted on Tuesday that Iran would abandon its nuclear weapons program. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Democrats have quest…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran , set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States' naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is finalized. “I just don’t know enough about it,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters in the Capitol. “Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don’t know that much about it.” Congressional leaders and intelligence committees generally receive higher-level intelligence briefings before rank-and-file members, and they are notified of major developments before they are announc…

Republicans raise concerns that Trump's Iran deal could ... - MS NOW As President Donald Trump and Iran move forward with a memorandum of understanding to end the war, many congressional Republicans areexpressing uneaseabout what the emerging deal means for the United States. But several Republicans have also expressed concern with what the agreement means for another country: Israel. Several Republicans told MS NOW they are particularly distraught with a provision calling for an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon” — language they fear could constrain Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah. In recent weeks, Israel hascontinued strikes on southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah there. Israel evenstruck Lebanonafter the memorandum was announced. When MS NOW asked Republicans on Thursday if the Iran deal was good for Israel, GOP lawmakers expressed a number of worries. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., took issue with the fact that Israel seemed to have been cut out of the negotiations, saying he’d like to find out what the Trump administration’s “thought process” was on that. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, similarly took issue with I…

Can Congress Derail Trump's Iran Deal? Republican Allies Signal Concern - Newsweek By Jason Lemon and Leonardo Feldman 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. President Donald Trump's newly announced agreement with Iran is facing scrutiny not only from Democrats but also from some of his Republican allies, raising questions about whether Congress could slow, reshape, or possibly try and block portions of the deal. Trump on Sunday announced that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement , with a formal signing ceremony expected later this week. The president confirmed on Monday that the deal was "all signed." The administration has described the arrangement as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) tied to a ceasefire and a framework for future negotiations, including discussions related to Iran's nuclear program. While many Republicans have praised Trump's efforts to end hostilities with Iran, some GOP lawmakers have signaled concerns about the deal's details and have argued Congress should play a role in reviewing any agreement that could invo…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill The Associated Press June 15, 2026, 8:52 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about theagreement between the United States and Iranannounced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end thewar in Iran, set for aceremonial signing Friday in Geneva,is centered around reopening theStrait of Hormuzand lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is finalized. “I just don’t know enough about it,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters in the Capitol. “Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don’t know that much about it.” Congressional leaders and intelligence committees generally receive higher-level intelligence briefings before rank-and-file members, and they are notified…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki, center, shakes hand with Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., as Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, left, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., right, stand for a group photo before a meeting on Capitol Hill, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Vice President JD Vance attends UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The U.S. Capitol is visible as the motorcade with President Donald Trump heads from the White House to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about theagreement between the United States and Iranannounced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end thewar in Iran, set for aceremonial signing…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

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Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Congress must review Iran agreement, senators say - Roll Call Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walks through the Senate subway area in the Capitol with a security detail on June 2. ( Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call ) By Rebecca Kheel Posted June 15, 2026 at 9:24pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Congress needs to be able to review the agreement between the Trump administration and Tehran that is intended to end the Iran war, senators in both parties said Monday. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a memorandum of understanding to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin more comprehensive negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. The deal has been signed electronically, while a formal, in-person signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Trump said Monday. While the United States and Iran have both been touting wins in the deal, no actual text has been released — making it impossible to parse who’s telling the truth and leaving U.S. lawmakers clamoring for more details. “Trump must release the details publicly, brief Congress immediately and end this war for good,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to ... Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress By Patricia Zengerle Jun 16, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google An aerial view, taken through the window of an airplane, of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Graeme Sloan — Graeme Sloan By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S. Congress, as lawmakers, including many of his fellow Republicans, said they were largely in the dark about the pact. The U.S.-Iran agreement, announced on Sunday, has spurred optimism that a conflict that has killed thousands and disrupted the global economy will soon end. According to officials from both countries, the memorandum of understanding would extend a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route effectively blocked since the U.S. and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. But the details remain unclear and the text of the pact has not been released or sent t…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill ... Audio By Carbonatix WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks. But Senate Republicans and Democrats who returned to Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need thorough briefings before it is finalized. “I just don’t know enough about it,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters in the Capitol. “Even the people who follow this stuff closely up here don’t know that much about it.” Congressional leaders and intelligence committees generally receive higher-level intelligence briefings before rank-and-file members, and they are notified of major deve…

News National News Iran War Actions Facebook Tweet Email Republicans in Congress back Trump, but want to see more about the new Iran deal Republicans appear to have a lot of confidence in President Trump's agreement with Iran, but it's no secret that the Senate has very little idea about what's actually in the details. Prev Next Republicans appear to have a lot of confidence in President Trump's agreement with Iran, but it's no secret that the Senate has very little idea about what's actually in the details. (Scripps News) By: Nathaniel Reed Posted President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be fully open by Friday, following an initial agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran. So far neither side has released text showing exactly what's in the agreement, but the president claims he will read it word for word for the media in just a couple of days. President Trump said he hadn't considered sending the agreement to Congress. "Whatever I say, they want to do the opposite. It's not working too well for them," he told reporters at the G7 conference. But "I will send it to them," he said. "I like the idea." Republicans appear to have a lot of confidence in President Trump's agreeme…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Trump's Iran Agreement Draws More Alarm Than Relief From GOP - TIME The DC Brief Twice A Week Making sense of what matters most in Washington. Even before the White House released the actual text of its agreement with Iran on Wednesday, leaked snippets were getting a lot of Republicans nervous. Allowing Iran to sell oil again? Lifting sanctions? A $300 billion economic development deal? Five months after joining Israe l in starting a war that he predicted would be over quickly, President Donald Trump is hurtling toward a ceasefire that some in his party are struggling to defend. In fact, almost no one in Washington seems particularly excited about this deal, either the outdated version that leaked late yesterday, or the official one a Senior U.S. Official read aloud on a call with reporters today. Many downright hate it. And in private, more than a few nat-sec nerds on the Hill say this looks an awful lot like the early stages of where the Obama Administration ended up landing. Which wouldn’t necessarily be so terrible if Trump wasn’t the one who lit that deal on fire during his first term. Yet to be clear, this agreement—due to be signed on Friday in Switzerland—is far from the c…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Donald Trump's Iran deal leaves top Republicans 'concerned' Donald Trump President Donald Trump’s Iran deal leaves some top Republicans ‘concerned' By Pratik Sharma June 16, 2026 6 min read Add Knewz on Google President Donald Trump’s Iran deal faces scrutiny from GOP lawmakers who question sanctions relief, enforcement measures and oversight powers. By: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Tap Here to Add Knewz As A Trusted Source President Donald Trump 's newly announced agreement with Iran is drawing scrutiny from both Democrats and key Republican allies, raising questions about whether Congress will have any meaningful role in reviewing or shaping a deal that could reshape U.S. policy toward Tehran . Trump announced Sunday, June 14, that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement, writing on social media, "Let the oil flow!" He said the following day that the deal was "all signed." The Trump administration has described the arrangement as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) linked to a ceasefire and intended to provide a framework for future negotiations, including talks over Iran's nuclear program. Vice President J.D. Vance , a key architect of the agreement, signed it electronicall…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. 'He needs to stop keeping America in the dark': Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grows. The president told reporters he would like to get *** more formal setting first before releasing what the administration is calling *** memorandum of understanding or MOU. Now this is leading to confusion and skepticism from some members of Congress who have not been briefed on what's in the deal. I certainly have not yet, although we are requesting that, and I assume we will at some point hear from the administration with greater specificity about what's in that memorandum. Uh, I mean, we're all hearing in generalities what's been reported so far. I'm calling on Trump to immediately tell the American people on whatever is in his so-called deal. He needs…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Republicans in Washington on edge over Iran deal as Trump touts its merits www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... “It’s a very strong deal,” Trump said at the G7 summit in France on Wednesday. “Nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong.”

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

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Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Skepticism grows among lawmakers over lack of Iran deal details <p>Members of Congress are calling on President Trump to release details of the U.S.-Iran agreement, finalized two days ago, as confusion and skepticism grow.</p>

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Posted 6/16/2026, 12:53:17 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news AP Washington news President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI — Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement announced Sunday to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva, is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.…

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill ... Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill By: Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro And Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press Posted: 7:52 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 15, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. Read this article for free: or Already have an account? Log in here » To continue reading, please subscribe: Digital Subscription One year of digital access for only $1.44 a week * Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app Play interactive puzzles *Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks. After 52 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time. To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Free P…

Lawmakers react to Trump's US-Iran deal. Here's what they're saying POLITICS Donald Trump Add Topic Lawmakers react to Trump's US-Iran deal. Here's what they're saying Fernando Cervantes Jr. USA TODAY Updated June 17, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Hear this story Officials took a major step toward ending the U.S.-Iran war on Wednesday, June 17, as the text of an interim agreement between the two nations was shared by a U.S. official with reporters. The agreement, which is due to be formally signed on Friday, June 19 in Switzerland, spells out sanctions relief for Iran and calls for the creation of a $300 billion economic development fund. The deal also ends all related hostilities, including in Lebanon, and it initiates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, with the United States ending its blockade and Iran making efforts to ensure the "safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge." President Donald Trump and other world leaders have welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran; however, the deal has been met with mixed reactions among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’ Despite Trump saying the deal would bring "peac…