US Senate Democrats blocked an annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, citing frustration with the Iran war and Trump's failure to consult with Congress about involving US forces.

US Senate Democrats blocked an annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, citing frustration with the Iran war and Trump's failure to consult with Congress about involving US forces. Link US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.