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House Lawmakers Receive Closed Door Briefing About Iran
- On June 26, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched a strong defense of the Iran strikes, criticizing media for false narratives and leaks.
- Following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the White House plans to restrict classified intelligence sharing after leaks to CAPNET prompted media backlash.
- The DIA assessment found Iran’s nuclear program largely intact and only months set back; Ratcliffe confirmed key facilities were severely damaged, requiring years to rebuild.
- House lawmakers remain divided on Iran strikes; Johnson praised the briefing as a 'first-hand, authoritative' account, reflecting partisan split.
- Leavitt defended the Iran strikes during the June 26 briefing amid media leaks and conflicting intelligence, as the Senate prepares to vote on War Powers legislation.
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House lawmakers receive closed door briefing about Iran
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - House lawmakers received a closed-door briefing Friday on the recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran, as questions mount over presidential war powers, intelligence justifications, and the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East. The classified session came days after President Donald Trump authorized airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a move that has drawn both praise and scrutiny on Capitol Hill. “When I walke…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized a confidential briefing of House members on the US strikes on Iran today, saying she was "almost sorry" to have attended the meeting, and later adding that she would not have approved the mission.
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Washington ExaminerHouse lawmakers leave Iran briefing tight-lipped and divided on satisfaction
House lawmakers left an all-member briefing about President Donald Trump‘s decision to strike three Iranian nuclear sites divided along party lines, with Republicans praising the “spectacular” move and Democrats finding the intelligence officials’ presentation “unhelpful.” Intelligence officials, including Defense Secretary…
Rifts remain in House following classified Iran briefing
House lawmakers, like their Senate counterparts, remain divided over the U.S.’ strikes on Iran following a classified briefing Friday morning, with Republicans praising the strikes and most Democrats remaining skeptical. “This is a historic time that we live in, and this has been an incredible two weeks,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters. “We delivered a major setback [to Iran’s nuclear weapons program[ that resulted in a feeble,…
'Trying to suppress facts': House Dem rebukes WH for limiting intelligence sharing
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Il., joins Morning Joe to discuss the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Thursday Senate classified briefing on Iran and the House classified briefing planned for Friday. Rep. Krishnamoorthi also rebukes the WH for plans to limit intelligence sharing with members of Congress.
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