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Why Are MAGA Republicans Turning on Donald Trump Over Iran?

Donald Trump faces growing criticism within the Republican Party over negotiations with Iran, with divisions emerging over whether to maintain pressure on Tehran or pursue a diplomatic resolution, a split that could shape US foreign policy and regional security.

International Business Times UK

Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war

President Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and control vital shipping lanes. Trump defends the deal, stating it is the opposite of the Obama-era agreement and that time is…

The Economic Times

As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz—'it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with'

"I personally am a skeptic of the idea that Iran cannot be denied the ability to terrorize the Strait and the region cannot protect itself against Iranian military capability."

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Trump to attack again? Arab nations seek Iran war deal as ceasefire remains fragile

Several Arab nations have joined Pakistan in urging Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations to end the Iran war. Despite indications of progress, Trump is reportedly preparing for potential new strikes. Iran has warned of wider conflict if attacked.

The Economic Times

Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

The Mary Sue

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

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Pete Hegseth’s second Capitol Hill hearing interrupted by anti-war protester

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill for his second day of grilling regarding his handling of the Iran war, with senators getting their first opportunity to question him on Thursday. Hegseth previously endured a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, where he was pressed by Democrats…

The Independent UK

Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave.

The Mary Sue

‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war

The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.

The Times of India

Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

Roll Call

Local GOP Officials Push Back on Trump Warehouse Detention Plan, Warn of 'Significant Strain' on Communities

The plan of converting warehouses into large-scale detention sites is currently under review after DHS paused additional acquisitions following the ouster of Kristi Noem

Latin Times

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of…

Roll Call

Armed Services members in the dark on details of war costs

The House and Senate Armed Services panels have yet to be briefed on the costs of the Iran war, members and aides said Thursday. This week, Pentagon officials gave the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee an estimate of $11.3 billion for the war’s first week, a figure first reported Wednesday by…

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Ukraine supporters oppose easing of Russia sanctions

Numerous lawmakers, including some Republicans, are outraged about the Trump administration’s easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports, amid reports that Moscow is helping Iran target U.S. troops in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, looking to ease a supply crisis caused by the Iran war that has driven…

Roll Call

Senate Democrats’ calls for public Iran hearings grow louder

Senate Democrats stepped up pressure on Republicans to conduct public hearings on the conduct of the Iran war, but senior GOP senators were noncommittal on whether they would do so. The partisan tension comes as the Pentagon announced Tuesday that approximately 140 troops have been injured since the U.S. and…

Roll Call

Lawmakers’ concerns grow about Americans left stranded in Mideast

The State Department did not order evacuation of nonessential personnel from most U.S. embassies in the Middle East until Monday.

Roll Call

Lawmakers try to halt ICE plans for new detention centers

Members of Congress from at least 10 states have written letters or taken other actions to try to halt immigration detention facilities.

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The Independent UK

ICE wants to spend more than $38 billion to convert warehouses into massive detention centers

Officials and residents in red and blue districts across the country urge DHS to block plans to detain up to 10,000 people at a time in formerly industrial buildings

Axios

ICE reveals $38B plan for immigrant mega-jails

ICE is going on a buying spree for warehouse spaces.

Reason

ICE Funding Freeze

Plus: detention center NIMBYism and why you shouldn't walk on the semifrozen Potomac river.

Roll Call

Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense

Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security.

Roll Call

Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill

Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.

Roll Call

GOP hawks show contrast with Trump on European allies

Remarks form the latest rebuttal from mainstream GOP hawks to Trump’s distancing of America from its traditional NATO allies.

Euronews

Trump administration short on details after asserting it will 'run' Venezuela

In an operation that stunned observers around the world, US forces arrested Venezuela’s president and his wife in Caracas and transported them to New York where they will face criminal charges.

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