House Democrats left a Tuesday night briefing on Iran expressing even greater frustration towards the Trump administration than they had going in, with several lawmakers describing it as "bullsh*t." Why it matters: Democrats are full steam ahead on forcing a vote this week on a resolution that would constrain Trump from unilaterally waging war with Iran. - Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), one of House Democrats' most vulnerable battleground-district members, said his thinking was "not at all" changed by the briefing and that he will be "supporting our resolution." - 'They're coming in and bullsh*ting us just like ... they did with Venezuela," said Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.), another swing-district Democrat. - Even Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.),…
President Trump 's claim that America has a "virtually unlimited" munitions stockpile and could fight a war "forever," could soon be tested as counterattacks target military bases and U.S. Embassies across the Middle East in what has become a rapidly-widening conflict . Why it matters: Reporting suggests that the U.S. stockpile and that of key allies, such as Israel and Gulf nations, are dwindling faster than production can replace the weapons. - The problem is particularly notable given that other countries are considering whether to jump into the war. What they're saying: "The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better," the president wrote on Truth Social Monday night. …
The Trump administration has largely been attacking alleged drug boats from Venezuela in its fight against drug cartels, and has conducted dozens of strikes against the boats so far, which have killed over 100 alleged "narco-terrorists."
Unlike federal abortion rights, the right to direct a child's upbringing is "deeply rooted" in American history and tradition and "implicit in the concept of ordered liberty," majority says, reinstating ban on California's "gender secrecy" policies.
While the opioid crisis driven by fentanyl has subsided slightly, there are new threats to Americans as millions of deadly pills still cross the border.
Leland Vittert opens "On Balance" with a monologue on President Trump fighting to sell the war to the people of the United States after the U.S. and Israel began attacking Iran on Saturday. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
Mark McKinnon, creator and executive producer of "The Circus,” and Kendall Scudder, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, join “On Balance” to discuss the Texas Senate races as midterm votes are being counted. #texas #senateraces #midterms "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
