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Is lack of direction from Trump hampering Congress on Iran?

Democrats complain they have no idea what the president thinks of Congress' sanctions proposals.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Maryland, attends the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris, France, December 5, 2015. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe  - RTX1XC9L

The Donald Trump administration's mixed messages and staffing shortfalls are taking a toll on Congress' ability to counter Iran, according to several Democrats who voted against the nuclear deal.

Several members who want to tighten sanctions say they don't know what the president thinks of their latest proposals. They vowed to move ahead regardless, but expressed frustration about a lack of clarity and engagement from the White House.

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