Marjorie Taylor Greene calls US servicemembers’ deaths in Iran ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unacceptable’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday mourned the loss of three U.S. service members as part of what she called an “absolutely unnecessary” operation against Iran. U.S. Central Command said that as of 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday, three American service members have been killed in action, while five have been seriously wounded and…
Top Dem Is Painfully Clear About Who Will Pay The Price For War On Iran — And It Won’t Be Trump And Company
During a searing CBS interview, Sen. Chris Murphy accused the president of starting a war “nobody in this country is asking for.”
Rock Star Shreds Trump Over Iran Attack: ‘Behold The Leader Of The Board Of Peace!’
Jack White ripped apart the president’s fashion choice in his announcement on the attack before slamming critics who called on him to “stick to music.”
Schiff: US had ‘simply no basis’ to launch Iran attack
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday sharply criticized President Trump for authorizing strikes against Iran, warning that it risks dragging the U.S. into yet another conflict in the Middle East. “There was simply no basis to go in with this massive military campaign, with the goal of regime change. And the concern here is that…
‘Not His Job’: Lindsey Graham Offers Stunning Cover Of Trump’s ‘Plan’ For Iran
The longtime Trump ally used his “Meet the Press” appearance to distance the self-proclaimed “peace president” from the potential fallout of Saturday’s deadly strikes on Iran.
Murphy: ‘We’re not going to get a democracy’ out of Iran conflict
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that a democracy will not arise from the conflict in Iran, adding that “an even worse Iranian leadership” is going to come out of the fighting. “Now, the president has said that the goal is regime change, and the goal is to eliminate Iran’s missile program and their nuclear…
Iranian foreign minister: Tehran will do ‘whatever it takes’ after US, Israeli strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday his country will do “whatever it takes” to defend itself amid a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes. “We are defending ourselves whatever it takes, and we see no limit for ourselves to defend our people, to protect our people,” Araghchi told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC News’s…
Kaine: Trump strikes on Iran an ‘illegal war’
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Sunday said the Trump administration launched an “illegal war” with strikes on Iran. Kaine is sponsoring a war powers resolution vote seeking to block further attacks against Iran. “This is an illegal war. I have a war powers resolution queued up for vote this week, and I’m encouraging my colleagues…
Cruz says US-Iranian ‘diplomacy was an abject failure’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Sunday that recent U.S. and Iranian diplomacy “was an abject failure” in the wake of recent U.S. military action against Iran. “The diplomacy was an abject failure. The Iranians approached the diplomacy with arrogance, which, with absolute hubris, they said they would not stop enriching. No matter what, they were…
US military used stealth B-2 bombers to strike Iran’s ballistic missile facilities
The U.S. military used stealth B-2 bombers to strike Iranian ballistic missile facilities Saturday night as part of the ongoing “Operation Epic Fury.” U.S. Central Command (Centcom) confirmed Sunday that B-2 stealth bombers, which were equipped with 2,000-pound bombs, struck Iranian “hardened” ballistic missile sites. “No nation should ever doubt America’s resolve,” Centcom said. The…
Graham: US not going to ‘occupy’ Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said the U.S. would not “occupy” Iran after a series of U.S.-Israeli joint strikes in the country. “We’re not going to occupy the country,” Graham said during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet The Press.” “We’re going to give the people of Iran a chance to do something they’ve never had…
Graham turns focus to possible ‘historic’ Saudi, Israeli ties after Iran strikes
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he will seek to focus on normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel after the strikes in Iran over the weekend. “Now, what am I going to do next? When this regime can no longer threaten the region, I’m going to build on what I did with President…
Trump agrees to speak to Iran’s interim leadership: The Atlantic
President Trump on Sunday reportedly said he has agreed to speak to Iran’s new leadership after the U.S. and Israel’s joint strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader, on Saturday. “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner….
Israeli president: Middle East’s future ‘depends on’ US action in Iran
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Sunday that the Middle East’s future “depends on” American action in Iran in the wake of U.S. strikes against the country. “We are in a historic juncture. Well, the future of the Middle East depends on the success of this operation, because it is an opportunity to divert this age-old…
5 things to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primaries
The first major test of the 2026 midterms looms next week in Texas. The Lone Star State’s Senate primaries are in the national spotlight as some party leaders warn their seat in the red stronghold could flip into Democratic hands this fall. Across the aisle, Democrats have seen a surge of early voting turnout as…
Kelly says its ‘unlikely’ he backs War Powers vote
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday said it was “unlikely” that he would vote in favor of a War Powers vote after strikes on Iran. “I’m going to have to take a close look at it. I want to hear from the White House what their strategy is going forward. I will say at this…
Democratic senator: No end to Iran conflict in sight
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, warned on Sunday that there’s no end in sight to the escalating military conflict with Iran, which spread to Israel and at least eight Arab countries over the weekend. Warner said the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior leaders…
Cotton: Iran strikes will have ‘overwhelming support’ among GOP lawmakers
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Sunday that he believes that U.S. military action against Iran will have “overwhelming support” among Republicans on Capitol Hill. “I’ve been on the campaign trail all across Arkansas for the last two days, visiting with hundreds of Republicans,” Cotton told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.” “I haven’t…
Senate Republican: US can’t ‘fix’ Iran
Senate Republican Dave McCormick (Pa.) on Sunday said the United States won’t be able to “fix” Iran following the death of the Allied Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. “We’re not going to be able to fix Iran. The Iranian people are going to have to step up,” McCormick said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Fox…
3 US servicemembers killed in Iran military operation: CENTCOM
The U.S. announced Sunday that three servicemembers were killed in this weekend’s military operation in Iran. Five members were seriously injured, according to a Sunday morning update from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty,” the CENTCOM statement reads….
Iran names interim leadership after Khamenei killing
Iran has named interim leadership in the wake of U.S. and Israel’s joint strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian state television. In a post on the social media platform X Sunday, Iranian state television Press TV said members of an interim leadership council includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Guardian…
Flashback: Trump Promises Peace
Once upon a time, President Donald Trump campaigned against foreign military intervention and “endless wars.”
‘Weekend Update’ Tears Apart Trump’s Iran Attack Using This Key ‘Expert’ Analysis
Colin Jost, host of the “SNL” news segment, let the president have the floor to explain his “bad idea.”
State Department urges Americans to ‘exercise increased caution’ amid Iran military action
The State Department on Saturday urged Americans to “exercise increased caution” following U.S. military action in Iran and escalating tensions between the two countries. “Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S….
Calls For Peace And Flashes Of Anger After U.S. And Israeli Attacks Kill Iran’s Khamenei
Iranian officials hurried to plan a future after the death of Khamenei, who had no designated successor, as some Iranians who had long suffered from political repression celebrated.