Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
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Based in Washington, D.C., Caitlin Yilek covers politics and related subjects for CBSNews.com. She is a graduate of the University of Portland, with degrees in Spanish and German. Before joining CBS News, she worked for her hometown newspaper in Minnesota and was part of the breaking news and social media teams at the Washington Examiner and The Hill. She was selected by the National Press Foundation for its Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship in 2022.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
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