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Intelligence chiefs' testimony is out of sync with Trump's talking points

Intelligence officials' answers before Congress contradicted the president's statements about the potential consequences and goals of the war.
Image: President Trump Returns To The White House From Delaware
Image: President Trump Returns To The White House From Delaware

Trump-appointed prosecutor subpoenas Comey; Mullin's nomination advances in Senate

Top intelligence officials testified before the House today after giving similar testimony in the Senate yesterday about the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on March 17, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on March 17, 2026.
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Iran's retaliation is forcing Gulf nations into a stark choice: Stay out or join the fight

While some in the region want the U.S. to find an off-ramp as soon as possible, others are more concerned about leaving the Iranian regime intact.
Delivery-persons ride motorcycles along a road as behind a tall smoke plume billows in the distance near a building
Delivery-persons ride motorcycles along a road as behind a tall smoke plume billows in the distance near a building
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Some DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski

Lewandowski, who denies the claims, was an adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump Attends Pentagon Ceremony On 24th Anniversary Of 9/11
President Trump Attends Pentagon Ceremony On 24th Anniversary Of 9/11
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FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

A source said the probe began before Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center
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Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin gets grilled on 'anger issues' and foreign travel

Mullin is expected to be confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, but he's lost one Republican vote in the committee's chairman, Republican Sen. Rand Paul.
Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin
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Senators clash with Trump's homeland security nominee; intel officials testify on top threats

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., engaged in a heated back-and-forth over comments Mullin had made about the Kentucky senator.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., nominee to be secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., nominee to be secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.

Tulsi Gabbard declines to say if Iran posed an 'imminent threat' to the U.S.

The national intelligence director's congressional testimony came a day after a top deputy resigned in protest over the war.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Capitol Hill on March 18, 2026.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Capitol Hill on March 18, 2026.

Tulsi Gabbard in spotlight after top official resigns in protest over Iran war

The director of national intelligence built a career on her opposition to U.S. interventions abroad, but has stayed mostly silent on Iran.
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lt. Gen. James Adams III, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Army Lt. Gen. William Hartman prepare to testify during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lt. Gen. James Adams III, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Army Lt. Gen. William Hartman prepare to testify during a Senate hearing on March 18, 2026.
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Illinois election results roll in for key House and Senate primaries

NBC News projects that Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the seat held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms.
Residents cast ballots for the November 8 election at an early voting site on Oct. 18, 2016 in Chicago.
Residents cast ballots for the November 8 election at an early voting site on Oct. 18, 2016 in Chicago.
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National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent said it was "clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
Joe Kent
Joe Kent
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