Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Massie and Khanna introduce war powers resolution to block Iran conflict
On June 17, 2025, Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna introduced a bipartisan war powers resolution to prevent Trump from involving the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict without congressional approval. This unusual alliance between a libertarian Republican and progressive Democrat reflects growing concern about presidential war powers.
Trump leaves G7 summit early on June 16 citing Israel-Iran crisis
President Trump departed the G7 summit in Canada a day early on June 16, 2025, citing escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump dismisses DNI Gabbard's assessment that Iran lacks nuclear weapons
President Trump publicly dismissed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's assessment that Iran is not building nuclear weapons, saying "I don't care what she said" and calling her "wrong"—contradicting U.S. intelligence agencies to align with Israeli claims.