Biden political priorities impeded Iran negotiations, former secretary of state admits

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged that the Biden administration’s political calculus, including the 2022 midterm elections, complicated its push for a tougher nuclear agreement with Iran, lamenting that “sometimes politics gets in the way.” Blinken admitted President Joe Biden gave into the pull of midterm politics. “You have midterm elections: It shouldn’t be, … Read more

Republicans propose bill to fund Iran war amid fight over DHS shutdown

Party intends to craft bill using reconciliation procedure, which will allow it to circumvent Senate filibuster US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senate Republicans on Wednesday announced plans to begin a unilateral push for legislation that may include funding for Donald Trump’s war with Iran and … Read more

290 US service members injured during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, CENTCOM says

Around 290 U.S. service members have been injured so far during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, U.S. Central Command spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins told Fox News on Wednesday.  “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 255 troops have already returned to duty,” Hawkins added.  The U.S. military operation, which … Read more

Khanna urges King Charles to meet Epstein victims during Capitol visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., tells Fox News he wants King Charles to meet with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and others when he comes to Capitol Hill next month to deliver a speech before a joint meeting of Congress. British authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew and the brother of King Charles, in connection with an … Read more

Acting TSA administrator says partial shutdown ‘significantly undermines’ security

Ha Nguyen McNeill, acting administrator of the Transportation Security Administrator, used her opening statement at a House hearing to emphasize the impact the partial government shutdown has had on her agency and its agents. McNeill stressed that the lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security “significantly undermines” the security and safety of U.S. … Read more