US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 24) reportedly got into a heated shouting match with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy during a closed-door meeting with GOP lawmakers. The incident has once again exposed growing divisions within Trump's party over the administration's handling of the Iran conflict and the recently announced framework peace agreement.The confrontation came just hours before the White House asked Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars to fund the war, even as the administration insists diplomacy is now moving forward.<h2>What happened with Bill Cassidy?</h2>According to multiple US media reports, the exchange began when Trump questioned why several Republicans had supported a Senate resolution seeking to curb his war powers in Iran."The President was wondering why people would vote for the War Powers Act," Cassidy later told reporters. The Louisiana senator said he used the opportunity to press Trump on the Iran agreement, arguing that lawmakers and the American public still lacked basic details about what had been negotiated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meloni-signals-truce-after-extraordinary-public-spat-with-trump-i-don-t-intend-to-keep-fuelling-this-dispute-1782265096024">Meloni signals truce after extraordinary public spat with Trump: 'I don't intend to keep fuelling this dispute'</a>"I stood and said, 'You have not told the American people what's going on. It was supposed to last four weeks; it's lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved, and I want to know what's going on,'" Cassidy said.According to CNN, Trump interrupted Cassidy repeatedly, ordered him to sit down and at one point called him a "lunatic." Cassidy reportedly refused to back down, raising his own voice during the exchange."I didn't care to be interrupted," Cassidy said. "I felt like I was trying to get answers for the American people, and I'm not going to be bullied when I'm trying to get answers."He added that fellow senators eventually urged him to sit down to calm the situation."I make no apologies for standing up to the president... I am sticking up for the American people, even if I'm speaking to the president," Cassidy said.<h2>A 'memorable' difference of opinion</h2>Several Republican senators later confirmed the confrontation. Senator Tommy Tuberville described it as "a difference of opinion on Iran," while Senator Jon Husted called the exchange "memorable." Senator John Cornyn jokingly remarked, "Quite the unity message," as he left the meeting.The clash came a day after the Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution directing Trump to end the Iran war. Cassidy was one of four Republicans who joined Democrats in backing the measure.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-big-oil-companies-of-gouging-american-customers-says-gasoline-prices-better-start-going-down-a-lot-faster-usa-ogas-price-today-1782274625910">Trump accuses big oil companies of 'gouging' American customers, says 'gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster'</a><h2>Trump slams Senate vote on ending Iran war</h2>Despite the criticism, Trump later dismissed the Senate vote while speaking to reporters at the White House."Iran sees that, they go, 'What's that all about?' Now you know, it's meaningless, right?" Trump said.The political tensions unfolded as the administration formally requested nearly $70 billion in additional funding for the conflict, on top of the existing US military budget.Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue following the framework agreement reached earlier this week. The initial deal reopened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears over global energy supplies and contributing to a decline in oil prices.However, major questions remain unresolved. Critics have pointed to uncertainty over sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear programme, future inspections, financial incentives for Tehran, and the long-term security arrangements in Lebanon.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A closed-door meeting between Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers turned into a shouting match after Senator Bill Cassidy demanded answers about the administration's Iran strategy and peace framework. Here's what happened.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 24) reportedly got into a heated shouting match with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy during a closed-door meeting with GOP lawmakers. The incident has once again exposed growing divisions within Trump's party over the administration's handling of the Iran conflict and the recently announced framework peace agreement. The confrontation came just hours before the White House asked Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars to fund the war, even as the administration insists diplomacy is now moving forward. What happened with Bill Cassidy? According to multiple US media reports, the exchange began when Trump questioned why several Republicans had supported a Senate resolution seeking to curb his war powers in Iran. "The President was wondering why people would vote for the War Powers Act," Cassidy later told reporters. The Louisiana senator said he used the opportunity to press Trump on the Iran agreement, arguing that lawmakers and the American public still lacked basic details about what had been negotiated. Also read | Meloni signals truce after extraordinary public spat with Trump: 'I don't intend to keep fuelling this dispute' "I stood and said, 'You have not told the American people what's going on. It was supposed to last four weeks; it's lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved, and I want to know what's going on,'" Cassidy said. According to CNN, Trump interrupted Cassidy repeatedly, ordered him to sit down and at one point called him a "lunatic." Cassidy reportedly refused to back down, raising his own voice during the exchange. "I didn't care to be interrupted," Cassidy said. "I felt like I was trying to get answers for the American people, and I'm not going to be bullied when I'm trying to get answers." He added that fellow senators eventually urged him to sit down to calm the situation. "I make no apologies for standing up to the president... I am sticking up for the American people, even if I'm speaking to the president," Cassidy said. A 'memorable' difference of opinion Several Republican senators later confirmed the confrontation. Senator Tommy Tuberville described it as "a difference of opinion on Iran," while Senator Jon Husted called the exchange "memorable." Senator John Cornyn jokingly remarked, "Quite the unity message," as he left the meeting. The clash came a day after the Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution directing Trump to end the Iran war. Cassidy was one of four Republicans who joined Democrats in backing the measure. Also read | Trump accuses big oil companies of 'gouging' American customers, says 'gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster' Trump slams Senate vote on ending Iran war Despite the criticism, Trump later dismissed the Senate vote while speaking to reporters at the White House. "Iran sees that, they go, 'What's that all about?' Now you know, it's meaningless, right?" Trump said. The political tensions unfolded as the administration formally requested nearly $70 billion in additional funding for the conflict, on top of the existing US military budget. Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue following the framework agreement reached earlier this week. The initial deal reopened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears over global energy supplies and contributing to a decline in oil prices. However, major questions remain unresolved. Critics have pointed to uncertainty over sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear programme, future inspections, financial incentives for Tehran, and the long-term security arrangements in Lebanon. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A closed-door meeting between Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers turned into a shouting match after Senator Bill Cassidy demanded answers about the administration's Iran strategy and peace framework. Here's what happened.

'I'm not going to be bullied': Trump gets into shouting match with Republican senator over Iran war as questions grow over peace deal

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was on Thursday accused by a Republican senator of lying about President Joe Biden's willingness to meet the Republicans and discuss social security, breaking the decorum which led to an admonishment from the chairman of the panel.

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Bill Cassidy repeatedly told Yellen that Biden has no willingness to hold a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators and resolve the problems with social security.

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"Why doesn't the President care?" Cassidy questioned. "He cares very deeply," Yellen began her answer.

"Then where is his plan?" Cassidy said. "He stands ready to work with," Yellen replied.

"That's a lie. Because when a bipartisan group of senators has repeatedly requested to meet with him about social so that somebody who is a current beneficiary will not see her benefits cut by 24%. We have not heard anything on our request," Cassidy firmly stated.

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Later, Yellen finished her argument with the claim that Biden is willing to work with Congress to address social security's future shortfalls, which was dismissed by Cassidy as "empirically" not true.

The exchange of words broke the decorum which is usually upheld in the Senate, as well as, the respect Yellen, who is a former Federal Reserve chair, receives.

Admonishing Cassidy, the committee's Democratic chairman, Ron Wyden said, "Accusing witnesses of lying is over the line.”

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Cassidy said he was not accusing Yellen of lying and that he understood she was only saying what she has been told.

Later, Republican senator Ron Johnson also remained impatient with Yellen. Johnson asked Yellen the number of total deficits in the 10-year period which has been covered in Biden's budget.

As Yellen tried to look into the documents, Johnson said, "You don't know that off the top of your head?"

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United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was on Thursday accused by a Republican senator of lying about President Joe Biden's willingness to meet the Republicans and discuss social security, breaking the decorum which led to an admonishment from the chairman of the panel.

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was on Thursday accused by a Republican senator of lying about President Joe Biden's willingness to meet the Republicans and discuss social security, breaking the decorum which led to an admonishment from the chairman of the panel. During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Bill Cassidy repeatedly told Yellen that Biden has no willingness to hold a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators and resolve the problems with social security. ALSO READ | US says will fly 'wherever international law allows' after talks with Russia over drone downing "Why doesn't the President care?" Cassidy questioned. "He cares very deeply," Yellen began her answer. "Then where is his plan?" Cassidy said. "He stands ready to work with," Yellen replied. "That's a lie. Because when a bipartisan group of senators has repeatedly requested to meet with him about social so that somebody who is a current beneficiary will not see her benefits cut by 24%. We have not heard anything on our request," Cassidy firmly stated. Sen. Bill Cassidy: "Why doesn't the president care?" Janet Yellen: "He cares very deeply." Sen. Cassidy: "Then where is his plan?" Yellen: "He stands ready to work with Congress." Sen. Cassidy: "That's a lie. A bipartisan group of senators have repeatedly requested to meet… https://t.co/c2f5KcAf0o pic.twitter.com/2p42lrEsvg — Real Mac Report (@RealMacReport) March 16, 2023 × Later, Yellen finished her argument with the claim that Biden is willing to work with Congress to address social security's future shortfalls, which was dismissed by Cassidy as "empirically" not true. The exchange of words broke the decorum which is usually upheld in the Senate, as well as, the respect Yellen, who is a former Federal Reserve chair, receives. Admonishing Cassidy, the committee's Democratic chairman, Ron Wyden said, "Accusing witnesses of lying is over the line.” WATCH | Pentagon releases 40-second declassified video of Russian jet crashing into U.S. drone Cassidy said he was not accusing Yellen of lying and that he understood she was only saying what she has been told. Later, Republican senator Ron Johnson also remained impatient with Yellen. Johnson asked Yellen the number of total deficits in the 10-year period which has been covered in Biden's budget. As Yellen tried to look into the documents, Johnson said, "You don't know that off the top of your head?" (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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'I'm not going to be bullied': Trump gets into shouting match with Republican senator over Iran war as questions grow over peace deal

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