Tom Barrett Lead Strategist: Barrett & House Republicans’ Support for War Dragging on in Iran Means “We’re Screwed”

Rep. Tom Barrett Looks to Rein in Iran War With 90-Day Deadline

Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: May 8, 2026 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett explains his newly proposed bill aimed at limiting military action in Iran and reasserting Congress’s role in authorizing war.WASHINGTON D.C. ~ A U.S. representative and Army veteran from Michigan is looking to rein in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-7) introduced the bill on Thursday that would put a 90-day de…

Tom Barrett Lead Strategist: Barrett & House Republicans’ Support for War Dragging on in Iran Means “We’re Screwed”

Take it from Tom Barrett’s lead strategist: Barrett’s support for Trump’s war in Iran means that he is “screwed” in November. Jason Roe to the Associated Press: “…if they don’t get Iran figured out pretty quick, we’re screwed” REMINDER: Barrett voted twice against two bipartisan war powers resolutions that would have reigned in Trump’s reckless war in Iran. Detroit News: “Barrett has said he supports congressional oversight of the conflict; howe…

Swing-district Republican breaks with Trump, pushes limits on Iran war

Rep. Tom Barrett, a Michigan Republican, introduced a resolution to authorize the Iran war through July while imposing strict limits and prohibiting nation-building.

Congressman proposes July deadline for Trump’s Iran war powers

Congressman proposes July deadline for Trump’s Iran war powers A Republican congressman introduced legislation that would authorize President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran until July 30, while barring US ground troops, occupation or long-term nation-building. Congressman Tom Barrett said the bill, an Authorization for Use of Military Force, would give Trump a […] The post Congressman proposes July deadline for Trump’s Ira…

Barrett introduces authorization to limit, wind down action in Iran and restore Congressional War Powers Authority

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett today introduced an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to provide a clear and defined mission objective, limit the scope of approved military action, and establish a firm deadline for the conflict in Iran. Specifically, the AUMF would give President Donald Trump 90 days of the congressional authority required to successfully demolish, degrade, or defeat the nuclear weapons program of Iran and its proxies without…