CBS reports House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to say whether he will push for a War Powers Act vote, saying the US‑Iran war needs to end and lawmakers should give the administration room to negotiate an end that avoids further U.S. casualties. He said the administration is working around the clock on that effort and reiterated the US must ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.

2026-07-22

CBS reports House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to say whether he will push for a War Powers Act vote, saying the US‑Iran war needs to end and lawmakers should give the administration room to negotiate an end that avoids further U.S. casualties. He said the administration is working around the clock on that effort and reiterated the US must ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.