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Trump says US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, plunging America into conflict

Sunday, June 22

The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, plunging the U.S. into a pitched battle that has been waged over the past several days between Israel and Iran.The full ramifications of the U.S. action, announced by President Donald Trump as "very... Read More.

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

Sunday, June 22

Congressional leaders expressed surprise Saturday night about President Donald Trump's announcement he had ordered a U.S. attacked on three Iranian nuclear sites, with some Republicans praising the move and some Democrats questioning the president's authority.South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Iran hawk, said... Read More.

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trumps Iran decision: Sources

Saturday, June 21

(WASHINGTON) -- By the time President Donald Trump and MAGA podcaster Steve Bannon sat down for lunch on Thursday, the president had already approved a plan on how the U.S. might attack an Iranian nuclear facility.American diplomats and their family members were being offered... Read More.

Vance travels to LA amid immigration protests

Friday, June 20

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Los Angeles on Friday as protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continue to grip the city.Vance, a Marine veteran, will tour a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Center as well as a Federal Mobile Command... Read More.

Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad as he weighs options on Iran

Thursday, June 19

(WASHINGTON) -- The world is waiting for President Donald Trump's decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in military action to wipe out Tehran's nuclear facilities.As he weighs his options, Trump is being squeezed by different pressures from forces at home and abroad.The... Read More.

Republican senators line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict

Wednesday, June 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel and said they trusted Trump's judgment on whether the United States ought to involve itself.Sen. Lindsey Graham, a defense hawk who said he spoke to... Read More.

Hegseth spars with Democratic senators during Congressional hearing

Wednesday, June 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with some Democratic senators as he was grilled at a congressional hearing Wednesday about the Trump administration's latest military actions.The former Fox News host, who faced a contentious confirmation hearing, got into a heated exchange before the... Read More.

Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

Wednesday, June 18

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors.The court ruled 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the opinion. The court's three liberal justices dissented.The decision in the case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, is one... Read More.

Trump on his unconditional surrender demand to Iran: Ive had it

Wednesday, June 18

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday was not revealing what action he might take related to Iran after multiple sources said he's been presented with a range of options by his national security team.Asked by reporters on the South Lawn Wednesday morning, Trump... Read More.

Some military families say they face unsafe conditions in privatized housing

Wednesday, June 18

Jackie Talarico said she grew tired of being harmed by her home. Now, the Navy wife says she is taking her former landlords to court."Our houses are not our safe place," said Talarico. "We were told there was no mold in our house. We... Read More.

Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

Tuesday, June 17

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Mike Lee deleted his controversial social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after several people criticized the Utah Republican for his comments.On Sunday night -- a day after a masked gunman disguised as a police... Read More.

Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israels military campaign against Iran

Tuesday, June 17

(WASHINGTON) -- As Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes in the Middle East, lawmakers are set to introduce bills and resolution aimed at preventing the United States from getting involved in Israel's military campaign against Iran.While the efforts are in their early stages, the... Read More.