Trump’s long war on truth undermines his pitch for Americans’ trust on Iran
President Donald Trump claimed again on Tuesday to have secret intelligence, “tremendous information,” that explains why he needed to…
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How Congress can limit Trump’s power with the Iran conflict
Amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran, House and Senate Democrats are pushing to rein in President Donald Trump’s military action and…
Continue Reading Tulsi Gabbard says ‘no justification whatsoever’ by Trump administration for killing Soleimani
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday said the Trump administration provided “no justification whatsoever” during an intelligence briefing on…
Continue Reading Iran sent ‘multiple messages’ to US that its attacks were done
As US officials were busy assessing Iran’s missile attacks in Iraq late Tuesday, messages began arriving from Iran saying one thing:…
Continue Reading 2020 Democrats face commander-in-chief test as Iran crisis sparks foreign policy debate
Democratic presidential candidates are facing a new commander-in-chief test, as the crisis with Iran is sparking a robust foreign policy debate less…
Continue Reading 2020 Democrats face commander-in-chief test as Iran crisis sparks foreign policy debate
Democratic presidential candidates are facing a new commander-in-chief test, as the crisis with Iran is sparking a robust foreign policy debate less…
Continue Reading Top US general says Iran tried to kill US troops as some administration officials believe they purposely missed
The top US general made clear Wednesday night that he believes Iran meant to kill US troops in the ballistic missile attack on US forces in Iraq,…
Continue Reading FBI, Homeland Security warn of Iranian terror and cyber threat in new intelligence bulletin
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned of the terror threats Iran poses to the US in a joint intelligence bulletin sent to law…
Continue Reading Democratic groups set to spend millions pressuring Senate Republicans on impeachment
Democratic groups are preparing to spend millions on impeachment-focused messaging to ratchet up the pressure on Republican senators facing tough…
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President Trump says Iran appears to be ‘standing down’ after missile strike aimed at U.S. troops
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war Wednesday, as President Donald Trump indicated he would not respond…
Continue Reading And the most admired man in America is…
Every year, Gallup asks Americans who they admire the most. In 2019, it was a tie — between two men who are about as different as can be. Both…
Continue Reading Trump’s Obama obsession drives his foreign policy
As President Donald Trump and his allies speak to the country and the world amid the fallout from the fatal strike on Iranian military leader Qasam…
Continue Reading Trump vows to impose ‘punishing’ sanctions on Iran but offers no details
President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised a further ratcheting up of economic sanctions against Iran in the wake of attacks on two Iraqi military…
Continue Reading Donald Trump takes the off-ramp in Iran confrontation (for now)
President Donald Trump decided Wednesday that taking his foot off the gas in the rapidly escalating conflict between the United States and Iran was…
Continue Reading Court pauses Summer Zervos’ defamation lawsuit against Trump, delaying deposition
A New York court on Tuesday put a hold on former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos’ defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump,…
Continue Reading READ: President Trump’s address after Iran’s retaliatory attacks against Iraqi bases housing US forces
President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the nation in the wake of Iran’s retaliatory attacks against Iraqi bases housing US troops. A…
Continue Reading READ: Pelosi’s letter to House Democrats after McConnell vows to proceed on impeachment
JANUARY 7, 2020 Dear Democratic Colleague, In December, the House upheld its constitutional duty to defend democracy For The People, honoring our…
Continue Reading McConnell on impeachment: ‘There will be no haggling with the House over Senate procedure’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday made clear he will not change course in the Senate’s impeachment trial as the impasse with…
Continue Reading CNN announces moderators for Iowa Democratic debate
The seventh Democratic presidential debate will be moderated by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Abby Phillip as well as The Des Moines Register’s…
Continue Reading Trump to address nation after Iran attacks Iraqi bases housing US troops in retaliation for Soleimani’s death
Iran fired a number of missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops Wednesday local time in retaliation for the American strike that killed a top…
Continue Reading Graham calls Iran attack an ‘act of war’ while other lawmakers urge restraint
Iran’s decision to launch more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases that hold US troops sparked immediate but mixed congressional reaction,…
Continue Reading Tennessee bill would require students to play sports based on gender identified at birth
A new bill requiring Tennessee students to play sports based on their birth certificate’s gender identification is being called…
Continue Reading Iran defies Trump’s wrath with retaliatory missile attacks
Iran’s defiant volley of ballistic missile attacks on Iraqi bases hosting American forces left President Donald Trump with a fateful choice…
Continue Reading The evolving US justification for killing Iran’s top general
When the US government killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was first announced, officials from the Pentagon up to President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading US forces on high alert for possible Iranian drone attacks, and intelligence shows Iran moving military equipment
US forces and air-defense missile batteries across the Middle East were placed on high alert overnight Monday to possibly shoot down Iranian drones…
Continue Reading Impeachment festers as Washington eyes war
Washington (rightfully) continues to be focused on potential war with Iran after President Donald Trump authorized the killing of the country’s…
Continue Reading Pelosi: McConnell should ‘immediately’ publish impeachment resolution before articles are sent
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to “immediately” publish the resolution detailing…
Continue Reading Pompeo again declines to present evidence of ‘imminent’ threat that led to strike against Iranian general
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday defended the basis for killing Iranian General Qasem Soleimani because of the threat of an imminent strike…
Continue Reading Esper says US isn’t looking ‘to start a war with Iran, but we are prepared to finish one’
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper told CNN Tuesday that the US is not seeking a war with Iran but it is “prepared to finish one.” He also…
Continue Reading Pompeo orders diplomats not to meet with Iranian opposition groups amid tensions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable to all US missions overseas ordering diplomats not to meet with Iranian opposition groups without…
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