News Archive - 21 May 2019

Trump's Foreign Policy Challenges Are Mounting Around The World

The mounting challenges show the limits of Trump's self-touted ability to make a deal.

Saudi Arabia Says 2 Oil Tankers Damaged By Sabotage Attacks

One of them was reportedly en route to pick up Saudi oil to take to the United States.

Lou Dobbs Makes Hawkish Suggestion For How Donald Trump Should Deal With Iran

The Fox Business host appears to want the stakes raised.

Can Congress Steer The U.S. Away From War With Iran?

A lack of congressional oversight is leaving the Trump administration on a collision course with Tehran.

Trump Threatens 'Official End Of Iran' If It Wants To Fight

The president's warning comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Congressional Leaders Get Classified Briefing On Iran

Classified briefings on Iran will also be given next week to the full House and Senate.

Pete Buttigieg Calls Out Trump Administration's 'Saber-Rattling' With Venezuela And Iran

The South Bend Mayor also called the Iraq War, which he said national security adviser John Bolton helped create, one of the worst foreign policy mistakes in U.S. history.

Congress Briefed On Iran Threat

Ranking members of Congress have been given updates from the White House on the alleged threat from Iran after complaining they had been kept out of the loop.

Iran Claims Rights To Respond To 'Unacceptable' U.S. Sanctions, Escalation

At the root of the recent spike in tensions appears to be Trump’s decision a year ago to pull out of the nuclear deal.

Colbert Shows How The Trump Administration Just Gave Us The Worst #TBT Ever

Rising tensions with Iran look at lot like the march to war against Iraq in 2003, the "Late Show" host says.