Senate fails to advance measure directing Trump to end Iran conflict despite four GOP defections

The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a measure directing President Trump to withdraw U.S.  forces from hostilities against Iran despite four Republican senators breaking ranks and voting in favor. GOP Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (La.) voted for a motion, sponsored by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.),…