Congress presses Hegseth on Iran war justification, spending, and conduct

When President Donald Trump initiated strikes against Iran in late February, he did so without explicit backing from Congress, which holds the constitutional authority to declare war. Since then, members have argued over whether Mr. Trump illegally bypassed them. Now, even some Republicans are showing unease about the length and cost of the war, just … Read more

Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine and Iran during phone call

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Iranian asylum seekers in limbo with some detained or set for removal during war with Iran 06:04 Trump says blockade will stay until Iran makes nuclear deal 01:39 Now Playing Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine and Iran … Read more

Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity on Thursday to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war. Hegseth battled with Democrats — and some Republicans — a day earlier during a nearly … Read more

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran. Trump made the threat after Merz earlier this week said that the … Read more

Watch key moments from Pete Hegseth’s testimony about Pentagon funding, Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top officials testified on Wednesday as the Defense Department seeks a $1.5 trillion budget from Congress. Hegseth got into heated exchanges with Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee and claimed those who oppose the war in Iran are enemies. Acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst also revealed that the … Read more

Fetterman calls on Democrats to unify behind Iran war

Fetterman calls on Democrats to unify behind Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified Wednesday in front of lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the first time since the start of the war in Iran. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joins “The Takeout” to discuss Hegseth’s testimony. Source link

Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany amid clash with chancellor over Iran war

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the U.S. is weighing a potential drawdown of American troops in Germany, opening a new front in his escalating feud with the country’s leadership just days after he blasted Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. In a Truth Social post Wednesday afternoon, … Read more