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White House Messaging Split Over Iran Strike
- The Trump administration is struggling to present a consistent rationale for striking Iran.
- Tim Rice highlights conflicting messages: Marco Rubio framed it as a preemptive response to Israeli action, while Trump claimed he forced Israel’s hand.
Senate Could Constrain Further Iran Action
- Congress is considering a resolution that would require the president to get approval before further action in Iran.
- Tim Rice notes Democrats would need five Republican defections and names Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Tom Tillis as swing senators to watch.
Shutdown Leaves Homeland Security Partially Disabled
- The partial government shutdown still affects homeland security funding amid the Iran engagements.
- Rice reports Republicans asked Democrats to fund DHS for security needs, but Democrats refused, keeping DHS shuttered.