Most Americans feel the Trump administration has not clearly explained the U.S.’ goals in the conflict with Iran. Explanation — or the perceived lack of one — is linked to whether people support it or not. The longer Americans believe the conflict will last, the more they disapprove. Half the country believes it’ll be months, … Read more
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said “there was no intelligence that showed an immediate, imminent threat.” He added: “That should be normally the criteria.” Trump and his deputies are gambling that America’s formidable air power will deliver success and cripple Iran, reducing if not removing the threat once … Read more
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan spoke to “CBS Mornings” ahead of President Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. The Democratic senator criticized Mr. Trump on the economy and affordability, saying he isn’t focusing on issues that impact average Americans. She also questioned the administration’s strategic objective in Iran and said … Read more
Kyiv, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the start of the fifth year of the Ukraine war by saying Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his war goals. In a video address that showed Ukrainians carrying out acts of resistance against Russian soldiers in the opening days of the conflict, Zelenskyy added that … Read more