Congress could soon be asked by Trump to come up with $200 billion for his Iran war
Trump may seek up to $200 billion for the Iran war, drawing sharp Democratic opposition and facing major hurdles in a divided Congress.
Jennifer Shutt
Articles by Jennifer Shutt
Six more US troops killed in Iran war, in crash of refueling aircraft
The U.S. death toll in the Iran war reached 13 after a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, as the Pentagon acknowledged an ongoing investigation into a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed at least 168 people.
Dems demand swift Pentagon investigation into deadly air strike on girls’ school in Iran
Nearly every Senate Democrat has signed a letter demanding the Pentagon swiftly release findings from its investigation into a U.S. military strike that killed at least 168 people at a girls' elementary school in Iran.
What’s the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up
House Budget Committee ranking member Brendan Boyle has asked the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, including scenarios involving ground troops and a conflict lasting longer than four to five weeks.
Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress
Republican lawmakers say they won’t restrict President Trump’s military operations in Iran as Democrats push for a War Powers vote requiring congressional approval.
Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Trump says the U.S. war with Iran will continue without a set timeline as troop deployments increase, casualties rise and Congress prepares war powers votes.
US Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund tariff payments to businesses
Senate Democrats urge Treasury to refund over $130 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration lacked authority under federal law.
Trump vows new tariffs, attacks Supreme Court justices after ruling
President Donald Trump says he will maintain tariffs using alternative legal authority after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under IEEPA, signaling further legal and political clashes.
White House takes down racist meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media
The White House removed a Trump social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys after bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers calling it racist and demanding an apology.
Attack on US Rep. Ilhan Omar follows major uptick in threats against members of Congress
Threats against members of Congress jumped to nearly 15,000 investigations last year, prompting expanded law enforcement partnerships and increased federal funding for lawmaker security.
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies
Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson as millions face higher premiums.
No US House vote to extend health care subsidies, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan vote to extend ACA tax credits, despite warnings that millions could face higher health insurance costs.
