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Trump avoids word ‘war’ to describe Iran conflict ‘because you’re supposed to get approval’

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President Trump said Wednesday at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner that he avoids using the word “war” to describe the conflict in Iran. “I won’t use the word ‘war’ because they say if you use the word ‘war,’ that’s maybe not a good thing to do,” Trump told the crowd of…

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GOP after spate of special election losses

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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday slammed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mark Levin, Laura Loomer and other Republicans for what she called “leading Republicans into the slaughter before the midterms.” “I never changed. Trump and the GOP betrayed their voters and took in the trash we threw out of the party. Loomer, Levin,…

Conservatives shoot down Senate off-ramp on SAVE America Act

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Conservatives in both chambers are sharply shooting down the idea of trying to advance key provisions of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act through the budget reconciliation process, arguing the strategy has little chance of succeeding. Senate Republicans have been searching for an off-ramp to end the intense pressure campaign from President Trump…

Mace slams Graham for supporting Iran war, labels him Washington’s ‘war machine’

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Wednesday railed against Republicans who are pushing escalation of the Iran war and reiterated her lack of support for boots on the ground.  Her sentiments strongly oppose Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has urged President Trump to send Marines to invade Kharg Island to topple Tehran’s regime.  “Washington’s war machine…

As Trump sends more troops toward Iran, lawmakers want more answers 

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As President Trump sends more troops toward Iran, mobilizing the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are unsatisfied with the amount of information provided in their briefings Wednesday, demanding the Pentagon be more forthcoming as the conflict nears its fifth week. The frustration about the lack of clarity comes

Arrington: Fraud cuts for war funding

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House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington is making clear he will push for the “fraud prevention” spending cuts he wants across state and social safety net programs in order to pay for any Iran war funding in a second GOP reconciliation bill. The Texas Republican is meeting soon this afternoon with Senate Budget Committee Chair