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June 22, 2025
Leader Schumer Statement on Donald Trump's unilateral military action in Iran
(Sen. Schumer) “President Trump must provide the American people and Congress clear answers on the actions taken tonight and their implications for the safety of Americans. No president should be allowed to unilaterally march this nation into something as consequential as war with erratic threats and no strategy. Confronting Iran’s ruthless campaign of terror, nuclear ambitions, and regional aggression demands strength, resolve, and strategic clarity. The danger of wider, longer, and more devastating war has now dramatically increased.
Go to discussionHakeem Jeffries Statement on Donald Trump's unilateral military action in Iran
(Rep. Jeffries) "Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm's way. ... The Trump administration bears the heavy burden of explaining to the American people why this military action was undertaken."
Go to discussionTrump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not Democrats
(CNN) President Donald Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but top Democrats were not told of his plans until after the bombs had dropped, according to multiple people familiar with the plans. The top two Republicans in Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, were both notified of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities ahead of time, according to multiple GOP sources.
Go to discussionGulf States Fear Escalation as US Iran Strikes Rattle Region
(Bloomberg) Iran’s Arab neighbors urged restraint and warned of potentially devastating implications for the region after US strikes on Tehran’s nuclear program raised the prospects for all-out war in the Middle East. In statements on Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the violation of Iran’s sovereignty, Qatar warned it would have “disastrous consequences,” and Oman called it “illegal.” Those countries, and the United Arab Emirates, have spent months trying to use their geopolitical and economic heft to bolster nuclear talks between the Americans and Iran.
Go to discussionInvestors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
(USA Today) A U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety, investors said, as they assessed how the latest escalation of tensions would ripple through the global economy. The attack, which was announced by President Donald Trump on social media site Truth Social, deepens U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict. That was the question going into the weekend, when investors were mulling a host of different market scenarios.
Go to discussionRepublicans express concern about lack of Trump trade deals
(The Hill) A number of Republicans are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of tariff deals from President Trump two weeks away from a July 8 deadline that could lead to the reinstating of heavy tariffs on imports from around the world. The administration has announced deals with China and the United Kingdom, and it insists it is working hard on others. Officials have also suggested there could be some wiggle room on the deadline.
Go to discussionThe Pentagon is set to hold a briefing after U.S. strikes Iran
June 22, 2025 7:37 AM ET The U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear sites involved B-2 Stealth Bombers and also included at least one submarine, according to a U.S. official who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information. Those are some of the details emerging hours after the first U.S. offensive operation in war between Israel and Iran. The Pentagon will provide a briefing on the U.S. strikes on Iran -- dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer -- Sunday morning. Watch it live: The B-2 ...
Go to discussionBill Clinton Endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor
Former President Bill Clinton will offer a last-minute boost of support for former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo by endorsing him in the New York City mayor’s race on Sunday, the last day of early voting. Mr. Cuomo worked in the Clinton administration as the housing secretary, and the former president’s backing, as well as a taped robocall providing his support, could help turn out older voters in the tightening Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday. Mr. Clinton will use the robocall to tell voters tha ...
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