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Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israels military campaign against Iran

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes in the Middle East, lawmakers are set to introduce bills and resolution aimed at preventing the United States from getting involved in Israel's military campaign against Iran.While the efforts are in their early stages, the... Read More.

Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Mike Lee deleted his controversial social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after several people criticized the Utah Republican for his comments.On Sunday night -- a day after a masked gunman disguised as a police... Read More.

Trump met with national security team in Situation Room amid Israel-Iran strikes

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump met with advisers in the Situation Room on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.The meeting came some nine hours after Trump arrived back at the White House after abruptly leaving... Read More.

Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's meeting with advisers in the Situation Room was underway on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.The meeting came hours after Trump arrived back in Washington after leaving the G7 summit... Read More.

Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, arrested for alleged assault at immigration court

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, was arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer while at an immigration court on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.Lander, a Democrat, was... Read More.

Sen. Padilla chokes up on Senate floor recounting removal from Noem press conference

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla became emotional as he spoke on the Senate floor about being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference last week in Los Angeles."If you watch what unfolded last week and that what happened is... Read More.

Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senators received a security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms on Tuesday following the shooting of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota that some senators called "troubling" and "disturbing."The briefing focused on member safety after it came to light... Read More.

Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a lengthy post on X on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance came to the defense of President Donald Trump after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base have been outspoken about the U.S. not getting involved in the... Read More.

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be waste of time

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."Trump was asked if he'd reach out to Walz, who was the vice presidential running mate for... Read More.

Trump denies reaching out to Iran, threatens to come down so hard if Tehran strikes US assets

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump denied early on Tuesday having had contact with leaders in Iran, saying he hadn't reached out about a potential ceasefire and that he was "not too much in the mood" to negotiate with Iran."I've been negotiating. I told them... Read More.

Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israels military campaign against Iran

Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

Trump met with national security team in Situation Room amid Israel-Iran strikes

Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes

Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, arrested for alleged assault at immigration court

Sen. Padilla chokes up on Senate floor recounting removal from Noem press conference

Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings

Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be waste of time

Trump denies reaching out to Iran, threatens to come down so hard if Tehran strikes US assets

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