# Iran war escalates, raising questions on congressional oversight

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Podcast: [River to River](https://stenobird.com/podcast/river-to-river-1060576)
Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Congress keeps funding the Iran war with little oversight.Political scientists Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Shaw of Iowa State University offer analysis on this and other political issues from the week.

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