Lawmakers concerned over apparent Iran deal

When you're digging a hole, you should stop digging. That's what this agreement sounds like. It sounds like we will go back to opening the Strait of Hormuz, which of course, was open before the war started. I will say, however, it looks like Iran will retain more control over those Straits. We also know Iran has an even more hardline regime in place now. And we're talking about releasing some of Iran's frozen assets. So look, my view is, as I said, stop digging. I'd be remiss to not mention that there has been several votes, most of them unsuccessful, on a War Powers Resolution from both the House and the Senate. We saw a little bit of inroads made on the Senate side when Senator Bill Cassidy joined the many Democrats in that chamber, as well as a few other Republicans, in voting for that resolution in order to limit the president's powers moving forward when it comes to this Iran conflict. But ultimately, though, it will be at the feet of the House to decide what happens next. I would imagine Speaker Johnson would be a little bit cautious to move forward as this deal is working out. So, Taurean, I want to ask you about a little nugget that you mentioned off the top there, but this is probably worth discussing. The president is not just facing pushback from Democrats, like the one we just heard from, but also from Republicans, people in his own party. How notable is that? Absolutely. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is one that really is stunning. He came out on Twitter saying that he is unsure whether or not this would be fruitful for the president. This would be one of the most consequential decisions that he'll make in his presidency, as per the words of Senator Cruz there. That caused him to spar with a few people in President Trump's orbit, which is why we're seeing these details. The devil will be in the details as to whether or not he will get a broader consensus with Republicans.

OK. Taurean Small, in Washington, thank you.