Operation Epic Fury Won’t Become ‘Forever War’—Goals Are Limited: Pentagon Official

President Donald Trump’s nominee for under secretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby, testifies during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Annihilating Iran’s capacity to launch missiles and drones beyond its borders is the Pentagon’s only goal for Operation Epic Fury,

House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) during a press conference on Capitol Hill on Jan. 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives has knocked down a resolution that would place guardrails on the United States’ ongoing military operations in Iran. A war powers resolution for President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury failed in

LIVE NOW: House Votes on Final Passage of DHS Funding, Iran War Powers, and Other Acts

The House of Representatives votes on the afternoon of March 5 on the following: 1) Final passage of H.R. 7744—Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) / Appropriations Committee) 2) May consider Complete Consideration of H. Con. Res. 38—Directing the President pursuant to … Original News Source Link –

House Votes on Final Passage of DHS Funding, Iran War Powers, and Other Acts

The House of Representatives votes on the afternoon of March 5 on the following: 1) Final passage of H.R. 7744—Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) / Appropriations Committee) 2) May consider Complete Consideration of H. Con. Res. 38—Directing the President pursuant to … Original News Source Link –

Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

Snow falls outside of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on March 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats on March 5 again blocked a vote on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the 19-day partial shutdown of the agency. The tally was 51–45. We had a problem loading this article.

House Passes DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

Snow falls outside of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on March 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid the 19-day shutdown. The vote was 221–209. Four Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for it. We had a problem loading this