Senate GOP leader John Thune says he will not change Senate rules to force a vote on the SAVE America Act. That leaves a GOP push for strict voting laws stuck against Senate tradition and math.
At a GOP conference in Miami, President Trump touted a Most-Favored-Nation approach to drug pricing, claimed he forced other countries to agree, and urged Congress to codify the change. The pitch mixed trade threats, tall claims, and a sales job aimed at lawmakers.
Sen. John Kennedy tells Newsmax that President Trump did not start a war by striking Iran but tried to prevent one. He cites intelligence on Iran's rebuilding of missiles and alleged cooperation with China and Russia. Critics demand congressional approval. The argument now heads to Washington.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News Sunday that reopening Gulf routes and degrading strike capabilities will ease recent price spikes, and he defended refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
President Trump publicly rebuked U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s reluctance to commit carriers or bases for strikes on Iran. His post on X framed the move as too little, too late and served as a political prod aimed at allies and audiences back home.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump called for what he described as the largest U.S. bombing campaign yet against Iran, as officials report strikes on key Iranian vessels and missile infrastructure.
Videos on social media show crowds in several cities praising President Trump after a military strike targeting Iran's leadership. The clips are vivid, but social media is a clever mirror. Verify before you amplify.
After reports of strikes on Iran’s leadership, a large crowd of Iranians in Los Angeles gathered on Wilshire Boulevard waving American and Israeli flags, chanting and dancing to President Trump’s signature YMCA song while holding up photos and a banner thanking Trump.
Iranian state television reportedly showed a clip of former President Trump urging Iranians to rise up. Officials and independent verification are still limited, so treat initial reports with caution.
Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized President Trump after a reported US‑Israel strike in Iran, saying the move breaks America First promises and risks the trust of younger voters.