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22-06-2025
At a “Fighting Oligarchy” rally in Tulsa, Sen. Bernie Sanders learned mid-speech that President Trump had launched strikes on Iran. Sanders reacted by criticizing the lack of congressional consultation and warning of the risks of escalation, contrasting with supporters of the strikes like John Bolton and amid broader partisan debate over the decision.
Entities: Bernie Sanders, United States, Iran, Donald Trump, John Bolton • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
22-06-2025
The Trump administration notified top congressional Republicans but not Democrats before launching strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune were briefed in advance, while Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, and the Democratic intelligence chiefs learned only after the attack. Republicans largely backed the strikes; a few conservatives questioned their constitutionality. Democrats condemned the move as unauthorized and dangerous, demanding immediate classified briefings and renewed votes to reassert congressional war powers. The episode intensified partisan divisions over executive authority and raised fears of broader conflict with Iran.
Entities: Trump administration, Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Chuck Schumer • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing that recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, mark the return of “American deterrence.” His remarks followed President Trump’s announcement of the attacks. CNN’s coverage highlighted global divisions over the strikes, visible damage to Iranian facilities, protests in Iran, and shifting regional strategies, with Iranian officials condemning the actions as dangerous and promising to weigh options.
Entities: Pete Hegseth, Pentagon, Iran, Fordow, Natanz • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
After President Trump ordered strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several Democrats called for his impeachment, arguing the action was unconstitutional and violated congressional war powers. Some Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, also questioned the legality, while others like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Mike Lawler praised the strikes as justified and comparable to prior presidential actions under existing AUMFs. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries demanded a full briefing; intelligence leaders reportedly received advance notice. Legal scholar Jonathan Turley noted precedents for similar unilateral strikes but warned of potential escalation, including NATO implications. Reactions in Congress were sharply divided, with figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders condemning the move and Sen. John Fetterman supporting it.
Entities: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Donald Trump, Iran nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Esfahan), Hakeem Jeffries, Lindsey Graham • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
President Trump announced U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, saying all aircraft exited Iranian airspace safely and calling for peace. The strikes drew swift bipartisan praise from GOP leaders and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, who called it “the correct move,” citing Iran’s terrorism sponsorship and nuclear ambitions. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Iran rejected diplomatic paths and that the action enforces a no-nuclear-Iran stance. Some dissent emerged, notably from Rep. Thomas Massie, who argued the strikes were unconstitutional without Congress’ authorization.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
Former President Bill Clinton endorsed former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in the tightening New York City Democratic mayoral primary, recording a robocall praising Cuomo’s competence and positioning him as a protector against Donald Trump. The endorsement signals establishment backing for Cuomo over progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani, who has surged with support from figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. Letitia James, who investigated Cuomo’s harassment allegations, urged voters not to rank him, highlighting past accusations. As early voting set records and a heat wave threatened turnout, the race crystallized generational and ideological divides: Cuomo cast Mamdani’s platform as unrealistic and criticized his foreign policy stance, while Mamdani framed Trump’s Iran strikes as unlawful and emblematic of a militarized political establishment.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Andrew M. Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
