Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff to request briefing during heated Trump meeting

Updated on: June 25, 2026 / 1:24 PM EDT / CBS News

Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff to request briefing during heated Trump meeting

TL;DR

  • Sen. Bill Cassidy withdrew support for a Democrat-led effort to restrict President Trump's war powers after a White House briefing.
  • Cassidy secured the briefing by slipping a note to Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff during a heated meeting with President Trump.
  • Cassidy's earlier support for the resolution was due to not being adequately briefed on the administration's objectives in Iran.
  • Following the briefing, Cassidy stated that the administration's objectives, such as degrading Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, appeared to be reachable.
  • Cassidy emphasized the importance of receiving sufficient information to effectively serve his constituents and country.