Mainstream media rallies for war, again Why Donald Trump isn't bothering to make the case for war against Iran Salon · Mar 2
Lindsey Graham names ‘next’ country on Trump’s radar after Iran strikes: ‘Their days are numbered’ Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba have escalated following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro The Independent UK · Mar 2
This week: Iran war powers, DHS funding top congressional agenda Both chambers of Congress are poised to vote on efforts to halt the U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization. Roll Call · Mar 2
Top Republican says Trump doesn’t need a ‘plan’ for dealing with Iran’s future: ‘It’s not his job’ U.S. senator says no ‘large-scale’ American force will be deployed inside Iran and rejects notion that president needs a ‘plan’ for the future The Independent UK · Mar 1
Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a ‘war of choice’ Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions The Guardian - US · Mar 1
US lawmakers condemn Trump over Iran strikes: ‘acts of war unauthorized by Congress’ Members of Congress swiftly denounced the president’s military action against the Islamic Republic alongside Israel The Guardian - US · Feb 28
Senior Democrat suggests Trump is ‘too mentally incapacitated’ to understand the harm of his overnight attack on Iran President confirmed the U.S. involvement of strikes on Iran in an eight-minute video on Truth Social early Saturday, stating that ‘major combat operations’ had begun The Independent UK · Feb 28
Democrats demand war powers vote after U.S. strikes Iran "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. Axios · Feb 28
Netflix Drops Warner Bros Bid: Why Ted Sarandos' White House Visit Couldn't Save the $83 Billion Deal The reasons behind Netflix's decision to withdraw from the $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition, including political, financial, and regulatory challenges, and how this impacts the streaming industry. International Business Times UK · Feb 27
The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East Iran and the United States are holding a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium The Independent UK · Feb 26
Trump's top general warns of Iran strike risks Vice President Vance has also raised concerns internally Axios · Feb 23
U.S.-Iran talks expected Thursday to discuss nuclear proposal Trump's advisers are urging him to give the talks a chance before ordering a strike. Axios · Feb 22
Lindsey Graham frets that Trump's advisers oppose Iran strike Graham urged Trump to ignore them and pull the trigger. Axios · Feb 22
Lindsey Graham accused of derailing diplomatic meeting with sexist insult to Danish Prime Minister Danish newspaper Berlingske cited alleged witnesses who said the debacle was ‘disturbing,’ ‘shocking’ and ‘extremely inappropriate’ The Independent UK · Feb 18
Axios · Feb 17 Trump says Iran "doesn't want the consequences" of not making a nuclear deal with the U.S. U.S. officials said they expect Iran to come to tomorrow's talks with tangible concessions regarding its nuclear program.
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Lindsey Graham’s Senate race rival accuses him of trying to replace Pam Bondi with Fox News host South Carolina businessman Mark Lynch accuses veteran incumbent of seeking to install a ‘globalist, swamp-monster Beltway RINO’ as next U.S. attorney general
Euronews · Feb 15 US Senator Graham urges Saudi Arabia and UAE to mend ties as Iran pressure mounts Tensions in the Gulf over Yemen, Sudan, and wider regional rivalries highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Feb 14 Lindsey Graham says Greenland ‘is behind us’ and ‘who gives a s***’ who owns the territory Trump’s aggressive push to gain control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has been met with intense backlash from Europe
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Stephen Miller ‘working closely’ with Trump allies in the Senate against attempts to rein in ICE: report ‘We’re now going on offense,’ South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham said
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Trump’s Super Bowl watch party showed one halftime performance - it was Bad Bunny President Trump had long complained about Bad Bunny being allowed to perform at the Super Bowl and branded the show as the ‘worst EVER!’
Roll Call · Feb 4 ‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan.
Roll Call · Feb 3 Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.
Axios · Jan 31 Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks The package funds non-DHS programs through Sept. 30 and continues DHS funding at its current level for two weeks.
Roll Call · Jan 30 Wrap-up: Senate plows spending work back to the House With choice words and blunt instruments, people chipped away at obstacles in Washington this week — and it wasn’t just the “snowcrete.”
Roll Call · Jan 30 Senate passes spending package with Homeland Security punt A two-week stopgap Homeland Security measure is intended to buy time for bipartisan negotiations on immigration enforcement tactics.