WASHINGTON — As Congress responds to President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, lawmakers who served on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan are making their voices heard in a war debate that has taken on intensely personal meaning. Many admit mixed feelings, taking satisfaction in seeing vengeance taken on the leadership of an Iranian … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., invited an illegal immigrant guest to this year’s State of the Union address who’s referenced in two police reports that Massachusetts authorities have declined to release, citing exemptions involving “sexual assault and juveniles,” according to a report. The Boston Herald reported that the … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison faced a barrage of tough questions from Republicans during a Wednesday House hearing on the massive fraud scandal in the state, with most of the questions focused on one key theme: What did they know, and when did … Read more
The number of retirements announced in the House this election cycle is the second highest since recordkeeping began nearly a century ago. Fifty-three members have said they won’t seek re-election in 2026, exceeding the 52 in 2018, with Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, becoming the latest to head for the exit. Of the members who announced … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., described the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as a defensive measure, saying, “Israel was determined to act with or without us” following a classified briefing on Monday evening. Johnson told reporters after the briefing that Israel viewed Iran’s capabilities as an existential threat … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another House Republican has announced he is retiring from Congress at the end of this year, adding to the mass exodus of lawmakers heading for the exit halfway through President Donald Trump’s second term. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., who won his seat in Montana’s 1st congressional district … Read more
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and two other Democratic lawmakers demanded more information Monday about what Trump administration officials discussed with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos before the streaming giant pulled out of the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Warren … Read more
President Trump will brief Congress about the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran on Tuesday, sources tell CBS News. This comes as Republicans and Democrats react to the conflict overseas. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
Washington — Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force … Read more
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran draw mixed reactions from lawmakers – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic and Republican lawmakers had mixed reactions to the U.S. and Israel’s massive operation against Iran. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the response from Capitol Hill. Source link