Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

Washington — Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force

Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries

Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from injuries stemming from a car crash with her husband in January, the Republican lawmaker’s office announced on Sunday.  “Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service,” the office said in a

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 1, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas  Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret.

Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 1, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour, who