Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut announced that ending the war with Iran will be his primary focus when Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.

The Democratic senator made the statement during an appearance on CBS's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on May 31, 2026.

Murphy indicated he plans to use his questioning time during Rubio's committee appearance to address the ongoing conflict with Iran, suggesting it will be the central theme of his inquiries to the Secretary of State.

The announcement comes as Congress continues its oversight role regarding foreign policy matters, with appropriations committees regularly hearing from cabinet officials about international affairs and military operations.

Rubio's scheduled appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee represents part of routine congressional oversight of State Department operations and foreign policy implementation.