WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump's State of the Union, Lujan Exposes Reality of Trump's First Year Back - Costs, Chaos, and Corruption * Video of Senator Lujan's Remarks Available HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senate Democrats held a press conference ahead of President Trump's State of the Union to highlight the chaos and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Statement on Trump Starting "Massive and Ongoing" War with Iran * "My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and I believe it today. Iran poses a real threat and one we need to take head on, but getting into another endless war is not the answer. "President Trump i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Statement on Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury. "I applaud President Trump for his decisive action to end the evil terrorist regime in Iran. This is peace through strength. "For 47 years this murderous regime has waged war against the United States. It chants 'Death to Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on President Trump's War in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after President Trump launched strikes on Iran: "President Trump and his Administration have launched the United States into a war with Iran with no authorization from Congress. Only Congress has th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Iran * February 28, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement after President Trump ordered military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran: "The American people rightly do not want a war with Iran. President Trump's war is not smart, it is not legal, it is not morally right, and it is not in our national interest. The risk t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Energy Secretary Reverse Course on Natural Gas Exports as American Families' Utility Bills Skyrocket * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 9 Senators in a letter urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright to reverse course on his pledge to double liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports as Americans face rapidly rising home heating costs. The letter, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Trump's Military Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's military strikes on Iran: "America must be strong and smart. Today's actions were launched by a president who has rarely proven to be either. Let me be clear: The Iranian r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran * Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement: "My message to this dangerous President is clear: The American people do not want another costly and endless war. "This President promised to end wars, not start new ones. Yet over the last year, we have seen the same pattern: more strikes, in more places, with less expl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on the strikes against Iran: "Donald Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran without Congressional authorization is a blatant violation of the Constitution and a dangerous abuse of executive power. "This reckless escalation comes after his unilatera more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on Trump Administration Strikes in Iran * Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump administration's strikes in Iran. "President Trump promised to put Americans first and end foreign wars, but his actions in Iran clearly break those promises. The American people want solutions to the issues close to home, such as addr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on military combat operations in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today sent the following statement regarding military combat operations in Iran: "President Trump acted squarely within his constitutional authority to strike Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, responsible for the oppression and murder of thousands of its own people. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Iran Strikes * February 28, 2026 San Antonio, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Rather than making life affordable for American families, the President has decided to drag our country into yet another war in the Middle East. "For 25 years, a generation of American servicemembers and their families have sacrificed in pursuit of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on Military Operations against Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: "Today, our commander-in-chief took decisive action against the threat posed by the world's leading proliferator of terrorism, the Iranian regime. This is a pivotal and necessary operation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP'S WAR IN IRAN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "I reject Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, and I reject the unsound justifications he and his administration have abused to drag America into it. For months, the president has insisted his previous unauthorized strikes on Iran 'obliterated' its nuclear capabilities more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Operation Epic Fury * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury: "For decades, Iran has targeted Americans and our allies, killed thousands of innocent people, and has been the largest state-sponsor of terrorism. Iran took Americans hostage for 444 days in 1979 and funded Hamas terrorists' horrific October 7th attack  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on Trump's Strike on Iran * NEW ORLEANS, LA -Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "I am deeply concerned about the attack today. Let me be clear: the Iranian regime has long been a destabilizing force in the Middle East, and its support for militant proxies and armed groups across the region poses a real threat to our allies, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen's Statement on the Attack on Iran * MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement after reviewing overnight reports of the joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran: "The American people did not vote for another war in the Middle East. They voted for lower costs, safer communities, and improving q more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Kustoff Statement on Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement in response to Operation Epic Fury and the escalating threat posed by the Iranian regime: "For decades, the Iranian regime has led a sustained campaign of violence against the United States and our allies. It has armed proxy forces that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN FIELDS RELEASES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STRIKES ON IRAN * BATON ROUGE, L.A. - This morning, Congressman Cleo Fields released a statement in response to President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran this morning: "This morning, the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched strikes against Iran -a significant military action with serious consequences for our nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson on the Trump Administration, Israel strikes on Iran * ATLANTA - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement: "The regime change attack on Iran is a declaration of war by Trump and Netanyahu. Only Congress has the authority to declare war, so this is also an attack on the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. I strongly condemn this war of c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Oversight Committee, issued the following statement: "By ignoring the limits of his own constitutional power, Donald Trump is risking the lives of Americans in an u more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mfume Statement on Trump's Attacks on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's overnight attacks on Iran: "Once again President Trump has launched another missile attack on another nation without Congressional approval or involvement," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "His repeated, illegal, and deadly actions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Trump's Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Trump called for regime change and warned of potential US casualties in war with Iran: "President Trump is starting yet another war in the Middle East without the approval of Congress or the American people, putting our troops more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Neguse Statement On the Trump Administration's Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's strikes on Iran: "First and foremost, our constitution is crystal-clear: the decision to take our nation to war rests with Congress. Our framers designed the constitutional framework to ensure consequenti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers and FBI Director Kash Patel Praise Law Enforcement in Southern & Eastern Kentucky * MANCHESTER, Ky. - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) invited FBI Director Kash Patel to Manchester, Kentucky for an appreciation luncheon and panel discussion with 150 law enforcement officers and prosecutors from Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District. The event was held at the EKU Mancheste more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Military Operation in Iran * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "In June of last year, the Trump administration declared to the world that Iran's nuclear program was 'completely and totally obliterated.' "Either the Trump administration lied then or is lying now when they claim our country faces an imminent threat. Becaus more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on U.S.- Israel Strikes on Iran * "I object to this lawless military operation in Iran. The Administration's decision to pursue these operations without congressional authorization again demonstrates Trump's inability to engage in diplomacy and respect Congress as a co-equal branch of government. Bombs are not a substitute for long-term strategy and diplomacy. As more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on U.S. Attack on Iran * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump called for change in Iran's government: "Today, President Trump announced that he has taken unilateral action to start a war with Iran without authorization from Congress-the representatives of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas: "Our nation cannot get into a new forever war." * LOS ANGELES -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after President Trump illegally launched attacks on Iran: "In the dead of night, Donald Trump conducted an unauthorized attack on Iran that will surely bring about instability across the region. "Donald Trump has neglected to make the case for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN MCCOLLUM STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S UNLAWFUL MILITARY STRIKES ON IRAN * SAINT PAUL, Minn. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement in response to President Trump's unlawful military strikes on Iran: "Today, President Trump ordered unlawful U.S. military strikes on Iran. Make no mistake, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Condemns Trump's Unlawful Military Action on Iran, Murder of Head of State * Chicago, IL- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement: "Many of us were clear that the violence and destabilization that Trump started in Venezuela was not going to end there. Fascists and despots start wars to remain in power and enrich themselves. Today, in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * HOUSTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury: "For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values. With today's strikes by U.S. forces led by our Commander-in-Chief, President Trump, th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Kaine to Force Senate Vote Demanding Transparency into Human Rights Violations by Former President of Honduras * Their resolution will force all Senators to go on record about whether they are willing to demand details related to the actions of convicted drug trafficker and former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was recently pardoned by President Trump Wash more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement on Trump's Attack on Iran * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement: "President Trump's decision to attack Iran to achieve 'regime change' without a clear mandate from the American people, Congressional authority, or UN support, is a dangerous go it alone strike more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Statement on Iran Military Operation * ***Click here for audio. BISMARCK, N.D. -President Donald Trump has been clear he wants peace with Iran, but not at the expense of having a nuclear Iran which threatens our troops, our allies, and kills its own citizens. After issuing repeated warnings about the consequences of failure to reach a diplomatic agreement, President Trump turned words i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Operation Epic Fury * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement on Operation Epic Fury, the Administration's targeted military strikes on Iran: "Iran has threatened the safety and security of Americans and American allies, including Israel, for decades. It has killed innocent civilians, targeted our troops, hanged its own people in public set more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on Trump War With Iran * AURORA - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's "major military operations" and calls for regime change in Iran: "Trump is plunging us into another war more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Statement on the U.S. Strikes on Iran * Today, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement following President Trump's announcement that the United States has launched strikes on Iran without Congressional approval. "For decades, the Iranian regime has killed its own citizens, robbed them of their freedom, funded regional terrorism, and contributed to global instability. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on President Trump's Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to launch large-scale attacks on Iran: "President Trump's decision, along with Israel, to launch direct military action against Iran to achieve regime change is a disaster in the making. He is risking the lives of American more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Responds to Trump's War of Choice Against Iran * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump's military operation against Iran: "President Trump's self-described war against Iran risks dragging America into another costly conflict in the Middle East with no transparency, debate, or backing from the American people. "I have no illusio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on War in Iran * CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement on the war in Iran. "Once again, an American President is sending brave Americans to fight and bleed in a Middle East regime change war. Let's be clear: Donald Trump is ordering other people' kids to risk their lives in an unauthorized war the Congress an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Expresses Solidarity with the Iranian People and Commends President Trump's Maximum Pressure National Security Strategy * MIAMI, FL - House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), issued the following statement commending President Trump's decisive lead more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Trump's Illegal Attack on Iran * February 28, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after Donald Trump launched an illegal military campaign against Iran without Constitutionally-required authorization from the democratically-elected Congresspeople who represent both the troops whose lives Trump is risking and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Statement on the U.S. and Israel's 'Operation Epic Fury' * Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement regarding the United States and Israel's "Operation Epic Fury" mission on the Iranian Regime: "Iran is facing the consequences of its dangerous and destabilizing actions. For decades, the regime has pursued nuclear ambitions while supporting terrorist organizati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On U.S. And Israeli Strikes On Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran: "I came to Congress in opposition to endless wars. Trump's actions today risk exactly that again. "Congress should return to session im more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Booker Reintroduce Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act to Restore Accountability and Transparency to the Supreme Court * GOLDMAN, BOOKER REINTRODUCE SUPREME COURT ETHICS AND INVESTIGATIONS ACT TO RESTORE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY TO THE SUPREME COURT With SCOTUS Facing A Crisis of Legitimacy, Legislation Would Establish Offices of Ethics and Investigations within the Sup more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran * WATERBURY, CT - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement regarding the United States military action taken in Iran: "Today, President Trump ordered a large-scale military operation inside Iran. This decision came just days after mediators described the recent talks as "the most serious and constructive discussion more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Trump Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement in response to news that the U.S. has attacked Iran without Congressional approval, with President Trump calling for regime change in the country. "President Trump promised to end wars, not start them. Now he has put Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after President Trump launched military strikes on Iran without Congressional approval: "President Trump has bypassed his constitutional duty to seek congressional authorization for operations in Iran. By failing to consult Congress, he operates without more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the strikes against Iran: "The Trump administration's strikes against Iran represent a reckless abuse of the president's power, threatening to pull the United States into y more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Strikes Against Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after the United States carried out strikes against Iran and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli air strike: "Today's attack on Iran was an act of war. Its purported purpose, to stop Khamenei's fanatical regime from committing further acts of ter more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daines Joins Fox Business for Exclusive Interview at the Stillwater Mine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business at a Sibayne-Stillwater's Columbus metallurgical complex,, where he met with miners and toured the operations. Daines touted President Trump's recent anti-dumping duty to counter the flood of Russian palladium into American markets, which will help  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * In Yuma, Kelly Visits Auto Repair Shop and Fresh Produce Fields * Kelly heard from a small business owner in Somerton about impact of Trump tariffs During his visit to Yuma, Kelly also met with Marine Corps leadership at MCAS Yuma and local agriculture leaders In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spent the day in Yuma where he visited Yepez Automotive Repair in Somerton to hear about  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Congressman Ryan Zinke visit Montana Tech, dig into the future of critical minerals in Montana * BUTTE, MT - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Montana Tech University in Butte, MT, to tour the Lance College of Mines and Engineering advanced mineral labs, receive a briefing on the latest engineering technology th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's Illegal War with Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the United States' preemptive attack on Iran: "Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the Middle East? Is he too mentally in more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on Trump's War Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's unilateral strikes in Iran: "The self-proclaimed 'Peace President' just dragged the United States back into war in the Middle East. Despite rising inflation, ongoi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement Following Trump Administration Strikes On Iran * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following statement following strikes conducted on Iran without Congressional authorization: "The Trump-Vance Administration has singularly launched a regime change war on Iran and deployed US militar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Statement on Military Operation Against Iran * Today, Arizona Senator and Navy Combat Veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement on the U.S. military operation against Iran: "After promising to keep America out of war and instead focus on lowering costs for families, Donald Trump has launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. "We've seen this playbook before. Weeks of i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on Military Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the U.S. military strikes in Iran: "The President-with no authorization from Congress-has gone to war with Iran. Under the U.S. Constitution it is Congress - and not the President -who has the power to declare war. "I have long supported sanctions against Iran w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Joins Leader Jeffries in Statement on Iran Strikes * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the New Democrat Coalition's statements on U.S. strikes against Iran. Leader Jeffries' released the following statement: "Overnight, Donald Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran. The framers of the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Overnight Attack Against Iran * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump threatened to overthrow the Iranian regime. Larson is a cosponsor of a resolution (link is external) in the House to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran and announced on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION WOULD REQUIRE IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL MILITARY ACTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, where he made clear that Donald Trump launched massive and ongoing military operations against Iran without the authorization of Congress, and Democrats remain  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION WOULD REQUIRE IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL MILITARY ACTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Donald Trump launched massive and ongoing military operations against Iran without the authorization of Congress, and Democrats remain committed to compelling a vote o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WBLS: "WHAT DONALD TRUMP HAS DONE IS PUT US IN GREATER DANGER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WBLS Open Line, where he emphasized that Democrats will vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's unconstitutional military action in Iran and prevent a failed forever foreign war while continuing to hold  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WBLS: "WHAT DONALD TRUMP HAS DONE IS PUT US IN GREATER DANGER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WBLS Open Line, where he emphasized that Democrats will vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's unconstitutional military action in Iran and prevent a failed forever foreign war while continuing to hold this administration accoun more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STRIKES ON IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Overnight, Donald Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran. The framers of the United States Constitution gave Congress the sole power to declare war as the branch of government closest  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON CIVIL LIBERTIES AND AMERICAN AI LEADERSHIP * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and the Department of Defense want to use powerful artificial intelligence technology to spy on American citizens through mass surveillance. Anthropic, a leading American comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON CIVIL LIBERTIES AND AMERICAN AI LEADERSHIP * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and the Department of Defense want to use powerful artificial intelligence technology to spy on American citizens through mass surveillance. Anthropic, a leading American company, has courageously push more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Statement on Iran Strikes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on military action in Iran. "Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and actively plots to kill Americans. President Trump's decisive strikes send a message that America will not tolerate Iran's threats to our national security. May God bless our troops and keep them more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Rosen, Durbin, Senate Democrats in Calling On Supreme Court to Protect Birthright Citizenship Against Trump Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and 26 Senate Democratic colleagues in requesting that the United States Supreme Court protect birthright citizenship and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Military Action in Iran * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement following U.S. strikes on Iran: "Since taking office, President Trump has repeatedly lied to and defied the American people by launching unauthorized, illegal military attacks. This morning's irresponsible strikes are no different. "The terror the Iranian regime h more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WATCH : Lujan Joins Democratic Leadership Press Conference Ahead of Trump's SOTU Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "President Trump's State of the Union summed up his first year back in office: chaos, corruption, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schumer, Cantwell, and Senate Democrats Take on Skyrocketing Cost of Food and Household Items as Trump Imposes His Tariff Tax and Turns a Blind Eye to Monopolies * Senate Democrats Release Report : "Trump's Broken Promises: Devastating America's Farmers and Working Families" Washington, D.C. - As Senate Democrats continue a year-long push on affordability and finding solutions that low more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schumer, Wyden, and Senate Democrats Demand Trump Return Money Stolen From Consumers Through Tariff Tax * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Senate Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration immediately begin to process refunds for tariffs and custom more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Demands Immediate Congressional Action to Reverse DOD Designation of Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk * Washington (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the following statement after the Department of Defense (DOD) stated that it intends to terminate its contract with Anthropic and label the comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Statement on Trump Attack on Iran * Washington (February 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement following the news that the U.S. has attacked Iran without Congressional approval, with President Trump calling for regime change in the country. "Trump's military attack on Iran is illegal and unconstitutional. It was not approved by Congress an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Urge Trump Administration to Declare Oyster Fishery Disaster, Deliver Assistance * Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Andy Harris, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Sarah Elfreth, Johnny Olsewski, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, and April McClain Delaney - expressed support for the State of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Urge Trump Administration to Declare Oyster Fishery Disaster, Deliver Assistance * WASHINGTON - Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Andy Harris, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Sarah Elfreth, Johnny Olsewski, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, and April McClain Delaney - expressed support for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STRIKES ON IRAN * SACRAMENTO, CA -Today, Congresswoman Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's strikes against Iran. "This is an illegal and irrational attack. The President is risking American lives and dragging us toward a broader conflict with no clear strategy and no clear end. Americans do not want this war," s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Trump's Military Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration launched a "massive and ongoing" military campaign in Iran without Congressional approval: "Without evidence of an imminent threat, the Trump Administration should refrain from major military action. These  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENA Chairman Lawler Applauds Operation "Epic Fury" * Washington, D.C. - 2/28/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the President's decision to strike Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury" and combat the Ayatollah's aggression in the region: "For months, the Trump Administration worked to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Calls for No War with Iran * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's unconstitutional strikes against Iran, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee-issued the following statement: "The Constitution is clear: Congress has the power to declare war, not the president. "James Madison warned us: 'the Executive is the branch of power m more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Minnesota State Rep. Harry Niska from a Feb. 12, 2026, oversight hearing on federal immigration enforcement: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee. My name is Harry Niska, and I serve as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Thank you for the opportunity to offer a perspective from the front lines of America's immigration enf more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Statement on Combat Operations in Iran * Last night, President Donald J. Trump announced (link is external) he authorized combat operations against the Iranian regime. Congressman John Moolenaar released the following statement: "For nearly five decades, the Iranian regime targeted Americans and our allies, oppressed its people, funded terrorist activity around the world, and sought t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Trump's Military Action in Iran * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on Trump's military action in Iran: "Overnight, Trump started an illegal war without approval from Congress and against the wishes of the American people. "This war will bring needless death and destruction - risking American lives and civilian casualties. "Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on President Trump's Unauthorized Military Actions in Iran * Springfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after President Trump conducted unauthorized military strikes in Iran. "In 2018, President Trump pulled the United States out of the agreement that limited Iran's ability to pursue nuclear weapons and helped prevent an arms race  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Trump's Combat Operations in Iran * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement after the Trump Administration's announcement of the beginning of a massive U.S. military operation (link is external) in Iran. "The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on US-Israel Attacks on Iran * (Washington, DC) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement on coordinated American-Israeli military strikes in Iran: "President Trump pledged to avoid wars. His actions today may instead begin one. Iran is led by a brutal and oppressive regime that can never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. Our com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on IRS-ICE Taxpayer Privacy Data Sharing Violations * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after a U.S. district judge ruled that the data-sharing system between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resulted in alm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump Launching Major Strikes Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump launched preemptive strikes against Iran without Congressional authorization: "This decision to strike Iran without Congressional approval stands in stark contrast to a President who promised to put Americans first a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Trump Launching War Against Iran * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on Trump's illegal decision to start a war with Iran: "The American people do not want another war in the Middle East. We are not even five years removed from the last one-which dragged on for 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Military Strike on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after President Trump launched a military campaign in Iran without Congressional approval, violating the Constitution and putting the lives of American servicemembers and civilians across the Middle East at risk in an undeclared "regime chang more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Trump Launching U.S. Military Operations in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to launch 'major combat operations' in Iran: "Against the clear wishes of the American people, President Trump has thrust our nation into a major war with Iran more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: U.S. Should Avoid Unnecessary War * WASHINGTON, DC - As the Trump Administration continues to weigh military action against Iran, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says going to war with Iran could be a strategic misstep and is urging the Trump Administration to level with the American people about the true risks and costs of U.S. milit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Trump Administration Employing Military Force Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration employing U.S. military force against Iran. "Overnight, the President ordered preemptive military strikes against Iran. L more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Statement on United States Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to the U.S. Congress, released the following statement on the United States attack on Iran: "The Islamic Republic is a brutal, corrupt regime that has murdered and imprisoned its own people for decades. Just in recent weeks, tens of thou more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Balint Statement on Trump's Unauthorized Attack on Iran * BRATTLEBORO, VT - Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after it was announced that President Trump had launched an unauthorized attack against Iran overnight: "President Trump has launched another dangerous, illegal attack on Iran without authorization from Congress. We have no reason to believe Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Statement on American Military Strikes Inside Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), a senior Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the United States carried out wide-ranging military strikes inside Iran: "As a senior Member of the House Foreign Affair more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Statement on Operation Epic Fury * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on Operation Epic Fury: "Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian regime is the head of the snake that is responsible for killing thousands of Americans and our allies in the Middle East. For decades, both Republican and Democratic Presidents alike, as well as our allies around the wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Statement on Trump Administration's War with Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, after the United States launched what President Trump called a "major military operation" in Iran, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement: "President Trump has launched an unlawful war with Iran despite no imminent threat to the United States, no long-term strategy, no support from the American pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Statement on Trump's Declaration of War on Iran * Washington, D.C.- U.S Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement in response to Trump's declaration of War on Iran. "Trump has declared war on Iran without exhausting nonviolent alternatives, without a long-term plan, and without any legal authorization," said Rep. Doggett. "Wasting billions in a destabiliz more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's Attack on Iran * LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez released the following statement: "The president's own statement acknowledges this is war, yet he never came to Congress to ask for authorization to start it. The Constitution is clear that the decision to take this country to war does not belong to one person. That safeguard exists to protect the A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly condemns President Trump's attack against Iran * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran: "Overnight, President Trump launched a massive attack against Iran, urged a regime change, and destabilized the entire Middle East region. Already, Iran has retaliated against U.S. military more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Statement on Trump Administration's Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's strikes on Iran: "This president appears determined to drag our country into yet another regime change war overseas rather than addressing problems here at home. Whether a full-scale regional war in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney Issues Statement on the Trump Administration's Strikes in Iran * Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delany posted the following statement: "I have been very clear that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon - as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism it is in the security interests of the United States and our allies that Iran never possess the world's most  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP. MULLIN'S STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S ATTACK AGAINST IRAN * This morning, Americans woke up to find out we are at war with Iran - an illegal war that could escalate wildly and has put our service members in harm's way. This military action has not been justified or explained to the American people, nor approved by Congress. The Iranian regime is a destabilizing force in the region. It must be held more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Statement on Trump's Illegal War on Iran * WASHINGTON-Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on Trump's illegal war on Iran. "President Trump is unilaterally dragging this nation into an illegal and unjustified war with Iran without congressional authorization, without a clear objective, and without any imminent threat to the United States. This is a reckless abuse of powe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement on Recent U.S. Military Strikes in Iran * Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "For the eighth time in his presidency, Donald Trump attacked a country without informing or getting buy-in from the American people. There is no doubt that Iran has blood on its hands and must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs: Trump's Iran Strikes Will Go Down as Biggest Foreign Policy Blunder in American History * After President Trump launched illegal and unauthorized strikes on Iran, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: "Donald Trump's strikes on Iran will go down as one of the biggest foreign policy blunders in American history. He's failed to learn from history that the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's military strikes in Iran. "The Iranian regime poses a profound threat to U.S. interests, Israel, our Gulf allies and partners, and global security. It remains the world's leading state sponsor of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Schrier's Statement on U.S. Military Actions in Iran * I am closely monitoring the events across the Middle East and praying for our troops, allies, and civilians across the region. Iran's government is a brutal dictatorship that has violated human rights and is the most significant state sponsor of terrorism across the globe. The regime poses a grave threat to our allies in the region. How more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's military strikes on Iran: "Iran has oppressed their people and supported terrorism in the region for decades. This fact does not change the President's obligations under the Constitution to work with Congress on more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement Condemning Strikes on Iran * PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 28, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement condemning President Trump's decision to illegally strike Iran: "Trump's words make it clear he doesn't care about the safety of Americans and his actions make clear he doesn't care about the safety of the Iranian people. If he did, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Statement on Operation Epic Fury * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement regarding Operation Epic Fury. "The brutal Iranian regime has refused all attempts at good-faith diplomacy with the United States, while targeting Americans, our allies, and its own citizens. Over my twenty years of military service, I saw firsthand ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster on Operation Epic Fury and Death of Ayatollah Khamenei * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury and the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. "The death of Ayatollah Khamenei makes the world a safer place. For decades, the Iranian regime has proven itself in opposition to U.S. interests, values, and security. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding U.S. military strikes in Iran: "I strongly support President Trump and our nation's warfighters as they carry out combat operations against the Iranian regime. This joint effort with Israel is essential to safeguarding American  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer Commends Decisive Action to Secure Peace and Stability in the Middle East * February 28, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC - Representative David Rouzer (R-NC-07) issued the following statement after the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated military mission to dismantle the Iranian regime's nuclear and terror infrastructu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic Furry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on Operation Epic Furry, the U.S. military operation in Iran: "The Iranian regime has set the table for Operation Epic Furry through their forty-seven years of state sponsored terrorism and murder of American citizens. The Iranian regime has more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military operation in Iran: "The Iranian regime has set the table for Operation Epic fury through their forty-seven years of state sponsored terrorism and murder of American citizens. The Iranian regime has co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez on U.S. strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Trump's airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran: "Just eight months after attacking nuclear sites in Iran and declaring its nuclear program 'completely and totally obliterated,' President Trump has dangerously escalated the situation. "He has again violated th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Military Action in Iran * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's announcement of wide-ranging military strikes inside Iran: "The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East, and the last thing our country needs is to be drawn into a conflict that would cost li more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Statement On Trump's War With Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's strikes on Iran. "This is a war of choice and a mistake that knowingly risks the lives of U.S. service members and people in the region in the name of regime change. Had President Trump stuck to nego more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Trump's War with Iran * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on President Trump's military action against Iran: "President Trump was elected on a promise to end forever conflicts and regime change wars. He has done the opposite. Early this morning, he announced a major military operation against Iran without authorizat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on U.S. Strikes Against the Iranian Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after the launch of U.S. strikes against the Iranian regime. Sen. Cruz said, "Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is systematically acting against American enemies who have undermined our national s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Iran * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. "Eight months ago, Donald Trump lied to the country when he claimed U.S. air strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. "Now Trump says he's taken America to war for regime change in Iran. "Trump has launched this regime change war and put American forces at risk without presentin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump's Unilateral Decision to Attack Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement after President Trump's decision to take significant military action against the Iranian regime without Congressional approval: "I join all Americans in praying for the U.S. service members who are in harm's way today, a day on wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Announces SHIELD Act to Protect Immigrants' Right to Due Process by Strengthening Access to Legal Assistance * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Boston (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced the introduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act, a bill that would strengthen the right to d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls for Congress to Return Immediately, Vote to End War with Iran * Senator Murray : "Congress must return immediately and vote to put an end to this war. Every Senator should be on the record, and Congress must assert its authority-the American people deserve to know which of their leaders supports another potentially bloody and costly war in the Middle East. I voted against the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Van Hollen Demand Hegseth Stop Pressure Campaign Against Anthropic for Refusing to Enable Mass Surveillance and Autonomous Warfare * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), member of the Appropriations Committee, today led more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on U.S. Military Action against Iran * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran. "Americans woke up this morning to news that the U.S. and Israel have started major military action against Iran. " Unlike the U.S. strike on Iran back in June, this operation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on Trump's Unauthorized Attack on Iran * "No president should be able to unilaterally commit America to a war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people. And it is clear, Americans do not want to send our sons and daughters to go to war with Iran. "That is exactly why Congress needs to immediately reassert its war powers. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Congressman Dan Goldman on Iran Strikes * "Without any specific imminent threat nor the required consent of Congress, President Trump has now launched what he calls an act of "war" against Iran with no clear strategy or plan. Our Constitution does not grant the President unilateral power to thrust our nation into a regional war that will inevitably result in the significant loss of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: "In the dead of night, President Trump authorized new, widespread military strikes against Iran. "The President is empowered to act militarily if there is an imminent threat to the United States. I am anxious to see evidence of an imminent threat but remain highly skepti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement: "Last night, Donald Trump launched pre-emptive military strikes against Iran without Congressional authorization or making the case to the American people. "Iran is a dangerous, murderous regime. However, the Constitution is clear: Congress declare more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Moulton on Three U.S. Service Members Killed in Action, Five Seriously Wounded * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) released the following statement regarding the update from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) of three U.S. service members having been killed in action as of 9:30 AM ET, and five service members being seriously wounded. "On Saturday morning, T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Moulton on U.S. Military Action in Iran * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has issued the following statement regarding military action conducted in Iran this morning by American military forces. "The two basic problems with Bush's War in Iraq were that it was based on a lie and there was no plan for what comes next. It's hard to argue both are not tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM REP. COSTA ON U.S. MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRAN * FRESNO -Following U.S. military strikes against Iran, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: " I am closely monitoring the situation following President Trump's announcement that U.S. forces have launched major combat operations against Iran. Iran's regime is clearly a dangerous and destabilizing force, w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Representative Mannion (NY-22) on Military Action Against Iran * SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the U.S. military action against Iran: "Donald Trump's war of choice is a shocking, willful disregard for the Constitution launched with undefined objectives and no clear case of an imminent threat to the United States. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Representative Tran on U.S. Military Actions in Iran * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement regarding President Trump's strikes on Iran: "President Trump's decision to launch unilateral strikes against Iran without prior notification or authorization from Congress is a dangerous overreach of executive power. By bypassing Congress, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Sen. Warner on Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's announcement of wide-ranging military strikes inside Iran: "Overnight, the president conducted expansive U.S. strikes - not limited to nuclear or missile infrastructure but extending more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on new U.S. military action in Iran launched earlier today. "Donald Trump is drawing our country into yet another foreign war that Americans don't want and Congress has not authorized. And he has acknowledged that as a result, American tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury * SARATOGA, N.Y. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "As a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I have always been consistent that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons capabilities that would threaten the national more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Strickland Statement on Trump's Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement: "Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war, and Trump's reckless action in Iran has dangerously escalated tensions and put American lives at risk. The Islamic Republic regime of Iran is the most prolific state sponsor of te more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib: No War with Iran * DETROIT -Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) issued the following statement: "The American people do not want a war with Iran. Trump is acting on the violent fantasies of the American political elite and the Israeli apartheid government, ignoring the vast majority of Americans who say loud and clear: No More Wars. The Trump Administration and Israeli regime's ill more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran * AMSTERDAM, NY -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following an announcement from President Trump that the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran: "Trump is dragging our nation into another reckless, unjustified war in the Middle East. Americans don't want another regime change war that costs trillions and sacrifices the lives of ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran * LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced significant U.S. military strikes on Iran: "President Trump is drawing the United States into another foreign conflict, returning American servicemembers to the Middle East once again less than five years after the end more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Trump Admin Strikes in Iran * TAMPA, Fla. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's strikes in Iran: "I am deeply committed to protecting the safety of American service members and civilians in the Middle East at a moment when the president has initiated a new war without authorization from Congress or the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement on Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran: "This morning, President Trump again broke his promise to the American people to stop pursuing wars of choice in the Middle East. "The President ordered "major combat operations" in Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Statement on Operation Epic Fury * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury: "For nearly fifty years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has proven itself to be utterly committed to violence, chaos, and instability. Iran and its terrorist proxies have repeatedly attacked US forces and our allies in the region. "The United States,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after President Trump announced U.S. forces had carried out strikes in Iran. "Americans have long been weary of forever wars in the Middle East and the painful lessons that should have already been learned. "The Trump administration's dramatic  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement Opposing Trump's War with Iran * "'America first' doesn't mean dragging the United States into another forever war built on lies" Washington, DC \- In response to news that the U.S. and Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, released the follo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz on Iran Strikes * Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement: "Early this morning, President Trump launched major strikes against Iran. My first concern is for the safety of our service members, diplomats, and civilians in the region, as well as the security of our allies who Iran has targeted with missile strikes in retaliation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Condemns New War with Iran, Calls for Swift Vote on the War Powers Resolution He Co-Leads on ABC's This Week * "One thing is certainly true though; the president broke his promise to the American people of no more regime-change wars. He broke his promise to focus on bringing down the cost for American families. There's nothing in this action that's going to improve the lives of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump's Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the United States' and Israel's reckless attack on Iran: "President Trump's unilateral decision to go to war with Iran is reckless and wrong. I share my concern with all Vermonters about the well-being of our troops, who will now be in harm's way. Our hopes and p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran * MALDEN, MA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: "Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of 'no new wars.' Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran. "Iran's violations of h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on Trump's Attack on Iran * Providence, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today issued the following statement after President Trump directed military strikes on Iran: "'Stop Work' Trump has now become 'Start War' Trump. This President is making all Americans less safe. "My heart is with the men and women in uniform whom Trump has put in harm's way. I wi more PR