Center for a New American Security's Ilan Goldenberg and AEI's Michael Rubin discuss U.S.-Iran tensions, and Campaign 2020 updates from political reporters in New Hampshire, Iowa, and South Carolina.
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-IL, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair, talks about Campaign 2020 & efforts to keep a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke to reporters following a closed-door Iran briefing by Secretary of State Pompeo, Defense Secretary Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Milley and CIA Director Haspel.
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) spoke to reporters following a closed-door Iran briefing by Secretary of State Pompeo, Defense Secretary Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Milley and CIA Director Haspel.
One day after Iran attacked U.S. bases in Iraq, President Trump addressed the nation, saying there were no casualties and the regime appeared to be "standing down." He announced that the U.S. would immediately impose new sanctions on Iran until it changes its behavior. The president's remarks came days after the U.S. killed an Iranian general. He addressed the decision to order the drone strike against the general, saying the United States sent a powerful message to terrorists: "If you value your own life, you will not threaten the lives of our people."
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), along with other Democratic senators and House lawmakers, held a news conference on U.S.-Iran tensions. They discussed the War Powers Act legislation and the role of Congress in declaring war. The members argued Congress holds the power of the purse and holds the power to wage war. Sen. Sanders said that he did not hear any evidence from the administration's briefing the day before that the killing of the Iranian was justified.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced news sanctions against Iran in the wake of tensions following Iranian strikes against U.S. forces. Secretary Pompeo also said the attack plotted by Iranian Gen. Soleimani was imminent but "we don't know" when and where the attacks would occur. He also told reporters that he believed it was "likely" the Ukrainian plane that crashed was shot down by an Iranian missile.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, activists and community leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia joined a panel to discuss efforts to bolster democratic values, transparency and good governance in their respective countries.
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, activists and community leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia joined a panel to discuss efforts to bolster democratic values, transparency and good governance in their respective countries.
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-IL, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair, talks about Campaign 2020 & efforts to keep a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks on foreign policy at Chelsea Piers in New York City. In his remarks, Biden spoke on the lawfulness of the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad and also the importance of rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson answered a range of domestic and international questions from members in his first Question Time of the new year and since his Conservative Party won a full majority in the House of Commons. The prime minister and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn went back and forth for several minutes on Iran and on the legality of President Trump's decision to kill Iranian General Soleimani. Prime Minister Johnson also answered questions on education policy, the U.K.'s national health care system, and preparations for the U.K. to leave the European Union at the end of the month.
Julián Castro, the former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) at a rally in Brooklyn, N.Y. His appearance came a day after he endorsed Senator Warren following his own departure from the 2020 race.
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-IL, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair, talks about Campaign 2020 & efforts to keep a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
