House takes first step to unlock Iran war funding — but fate in Senate uncertain, with measure tied to ‘SAVE America Act’

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday took the first step toward funding President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, as well as approving tens of billions in additional Pentagon money and aid for US farmers.

The plan also includes money for state election grants aimed at promoting Trump’s “SAVE America Act.”

But with tiny margins and growing angst ahead of the midterms, even top Republicans don’t know what happens next.

The House formally adopted the blueprint for Trump’s funding plan, known as a budget resolution, in a hard-fought vote on Wednesday. Speaker Mike Johnson muscled

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