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Trump says no vacations until Congress passes his megabill

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday told Senate Republicans to lock themselves in a room if necessary to work out their differences and pass the megabill that will fund his second-term agenda.“To my friends in the Senate, lock yourself in a room if... Read More.

Trump narrates dizzying 24 hours from Iranian retaliation to fragile ceasefire: Timeline

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- The past 24 hours in the Israel-Iran war have been been highlighted by President Donald Trump's whirlwind diplomatic efforts, aimed at being seen as a peacemaker amid the conflict.The world seesawed between fears of escalation as Iran retaliated against the United States... Read More.

Schumer angered over postponement of Senates Iran-Israel conflict briefing

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- A frustrated Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Trump administration's postponement of Tuesday's scheduled classified briefing on the Iran-Israel conflict "outrageous," "evasive" and "derelict.""There is a legal obligation for the administration to inform Congress of what is happening. What are they afraid... Read More.

Former aide Tanden appears before House committee investigating Bidens mental acuity

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- The House Oversight Committee’s first closed-door, transcribed meeting investigating former President Joe Biden's mental acuity began Tuesday with former White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden appearing for questioning on Capitol Hill.Committee Chairman James Comer is investigating Biden’s health and mental... Read More.

Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner among scandal-ridden New York City candidates

Tuesday, June 24

(NEW YORK) -- New York City's municipal races are bringing disgraced politicians back into the limelight, with multiple candidates seeking a political comeback and raising the question of whether voters will give them a second -- or third -- chance.Among the slate is Anthony... Read More.

New York City mayoral candidates share closing arguments about taking on Trump

Tuesday, June 24

(NEW YORK) -- "We are especially mindful that we are in the middle of a war right now," former Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- the front-runner in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary -- told a crowd at a Juneteenth lunch event in the... Read More.

House to receive classified briefing on Iran-Israel conflict

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate's classified briefing on the Iran-Israel conflict has been rescheduled to later in the week, multiple sources familiar confirmed.The briefing was delayed from Tuesday until Thursday to allow for additional briefers to attend, sources told ABC News. It's not yet clear... Read More.

Trump blurts out expletive as he lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning had strong words for Israel and Iran as he accused both nations of violating a ceasefire agreement he announced just the night prior."We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard,... Read More.

Trump to attend NATO summit days after US strikes on Iran and a ceasefire in question

Tuesday, June 24

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump departed early Tuesday for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, just days after he made the decision to launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and hours after he announced a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. It will be... Read More.

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers

Monday, June 23

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional.There are several bipartisan resolutions that could receive a vote in coming days that may put some lawmakers in... Read More.

What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US

Monday, June 23

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times following U.S. strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities on Saturday night.On Monday, Iran fired missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar -- the largest U.S. military base in the region, raising concerns about... Read More.