Congress · 119th Congress
Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war
soon, as Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt have seemed to suggest.
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
As GOP senators grapple with cost concerns, Democrats see opening
In the run-up to the 2024 election, Republicans focused relentlessly on the cost of living, with Trump vowing to bring grocery prices on “Day One.”
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats
But there isn’t any clear evidence that Trump or the GOP has bottomed out. And the war with Iran has complicated economic gains Republicans were planning to tout on the campaign trail.
White House · 119th Congress
Irish PM tells Trump ‘all conflicts come to an end,’ nudging him to end Iran war
As the Iran conflict rages, Martin had the awkward assignment of sitting beside Trump as part of the annual St.
Congress · 119th Congress
Senators unable to detect any Trump exit strategy from Iran war
On Monday, Trump described Iran as a “paper tiger,” saying its air force and navy are “gone.”
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba
“As if the disaster of the Iran War and the resulting spike in oil prices weren’t enough, Trump is now threatening to intervene in Cuba as well,” Gallego said in a news release announcing the joint
Congress · 119th Congress
This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill
President Donald Trump and House members threatened to hold up bills if the Senate doesn’t take on what’s known as a talking filibuster.
Congress · 119th Congress
Trump told MAGA supporters that ‘we won’ in Iran.
But no matter how many times Trump made the questionable claim, there was only silence.
Congress · 119th Congress
SPR drawdown might not be enough for consumers, Democrats say
“Trump is doing what I called for three days ago, after needlessly sowing additional chaos and uncertainty,” Schumer, D-N.Y., said.
Congress · 119th Congress
Armed Services members in the dark on details of war costs
The House and Senate Armed Services panels have yet to be briefed on the costs of the Iran war, members and aides said Thursday.
Congress · 119th Congress
Ukraine supporters oppose easing of Russia sanctions
Numerous lawmakers, including some Republicans, are outraged about the Trump administration’s easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports, amid reports that Moscow is helping Iran target U.S. troops in
Campaigns · 119th Congress
‘Worst person’: Trump slams Massie, boosts primary foe during Kentucky stop
Trump took a break from overseeing his 12-day-old bombardment of targets inside Iran to make a stop in the rebellious Republican lawmaker’s 4th District in the Bluegrass State.
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate Democrats’ calls for public Iran hearings grow louder
President Donald Trump has offered varied and sometimes conflicting explanations for the reason for the war and the endgame.
White House · 119th Congress
In Massie district, Trump’s revenge push will clash with keeping House
Thomas Massie, President Donald Trump on Wednesday will hit the pause button on overseeing the Iran war with a swing through the rebellious Kentuckian’s district amid Massie’s primary battle.
Congress · 119th Congress
Democrats float tax relief plans to home in on affordability
Mark Kelly, for example, is proposing a pause on the federal gas tax through Oct. 1 amid rising oil prices due to the war in Iran.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Trump calls Iran war ‘short term,’ says it could ‘be ended soon’
President Donald Trump on Monday tried to assuage concerns his war with Iran could become another prolonged military campaign, calling it a “little excursion” that could be wrapped up “soon.”
Congress · 119th Congress
Rising pump prices draw calls to action from Democrats
Schumer, in a Sunday post on X, called on President Donald Trump to draw down oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to slow rising costs.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congress’ unconditional surrender
There are two ways to look at what happened in Congress last week regarding President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
Congress · 119th Congress
Trump says he won’t sign other laws until election bill reaches his desk
It supersedes everything else,” Trump posted on Truth Social, referring to the bill known as the SAVE America Act.
Congress · 119th Congress
Can Trump avoid ‘magical thinking’ on Iran?
Trump this week signaled that he views Iran as, somehow, exempt from his opposition to so-called “forever wars.”