Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a “massive and ongoing” campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, and urged Iranians to overthrow their government.
- Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks toward Israel and U.S. bases after the strikes, with U.S. Central Command reporting no American casualties so far and reports citing heavy Iranian losses.
- Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Rand Paul are pressing a Senate War Powers Resolution next week, while Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to force a House vote when Congress returns.
- The White House says Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified the Gang of Eight before the strikes, with broader committee briefings set and House Democrats holding a caucus call.
- Republicans largely praised the operation as necessary against Iran’s threats, several Democrats labeled it illegal without authorization, and a small bipartisan group signaled support for limiting the president’s war powers despite a likely veto hurdle.