WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say.
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Trump on why he started the war in Iran --
"I think if we didn’t do it first, they would have done it to Israel and give us a shot if that was possible."
Trump: "We’re doing very well on the war front to put it mildly, I would say. Somebody said on a scale of 10 where would you rate it. I said about a 15."
Leavitt says putting U.S. troops on the ground in Iran is "not part of the plan for this operation at this time. But I certainly will never take away military options on behalf of the President of the United States."
Leavitt brushes aside concerns about U.S. munitions levels, saying the military "has more than enough capability to not only successfully execute Operation Epic Fury but to go much further."
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declines to say if Trump will ask Congress for more funding for the Iran war.
"I don’t have any updates for you on congressional asks from the president."
Trump has repeatedly called what's happening in Iran a war, but Speaker Johnson just said that's not what's happening.
"We’re not at war right now. We’re four days into a very specific, clear mission and operation, Operation Epic Fury, which has two components, as you know."
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Republican lawmakers said after classified briefings they don’t intend to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the war in Iran, though some said sending in ground troops would be a step too far.
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Hawley says he expects the war in Iran will continue for some time.
“I think there'll be a lot more to come, because one of the things I took away from this is, this is a massive operation and rapidly changing.”
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley says he thinks Congress would need to authorize U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, adding he’s unlikely to support that.
“I find it difficult to imagine a scenario where I would.”
Senate Appropriations Committee ranking member Patty Murray says Trump administration officials didn’t mention a need for more money from Congress during classified briefing on Iran war.
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski on classified briefing on Iran war —
“It was an important briefing that we had today and it is a situation that is clearly evolving rapidly.”
North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven declines to say if he would support Trump sending U.S. troops into Iran.
“Well, again, that's an option, and if and when it would occur, we could deal with it at that point. But I think at this point, there's no indication of that.”
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he doesn’t “think the American people want to see troops on the ground.”
He says while Trump admin officials “left open that possibility. It seems not to be something they’re emphasizing.”
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin says after briefing on Iran war that Hegset is “not going to limit any options to the president” when asked about the possibility of U.S. troops in Iran.
Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker leaves all-senators classified briefing on Iran saying the Trump administration is not ruling out boots on the ground.
He said he doesn’t believe Congress would need to authorize U.S. troops in Iran.
Schumer says Dems and Trump administration are negotiating on DHS funding but are “still far apart.”
Thune said he doesn’t believe Congress needs to authorize Trump’s war in Iran.
“No, I think the president has the authority that he needs to conduct the activities and the operations that are currently underway there.”
Thune says he expects there will be “a ramped up, intensified effort to ensure that Americans are being evacuated in the region” impacted by the war in Iran.
“And I suspect that's going to involve a good amount of investment and air assets to get people out of there.”
Help Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy declines to say whether he'll vote to confirm Surgeon General nominee Casey Means or when the committee might vote.
"I'm the chairman, so I'm just canvassing my committee people."
Senate Approps Chair Susan Collins says “the latest White House offer is more than fair.”
“It makes no sense and endangers our country for DHS to be” shutdown.
Sen. Britt says lawmakers “begun to engage on a member level over the weekend” on DHS funding.
“Just having conversations about what a potential pathway forward looks like.”
Murray on DHS funding talks - “We are waiting for the White House to take this seriously and understand that we need accountability and reforms at ICE.”
She says a funding bill will not move until Trump admin officials “recognize that and respect that.”
Sen. Susan Collins undecided on Iran War Powers vote -
“I'm going to be attending the classified briefing today to gather more information. The one yesterday that I attended was helpful, but I'm sure today's will have additional information.”