Trump’s former National Security Adviser says the Director of National Intelligence was more focused on not angering the President than answering questions about the war in Iran.

Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, has a confirmation hearing while Trump’s intelligence chiefs are testified about the Annual Threat Assessment. Follow here ...

A senior US intelligence official appointed by President Donald Trump abruptly announced he is stepping down from his post on Tuesday, citing misgivings about the administration’s war with Iran. Op-ed ...

Polls have closed in Illinois after voters cast ballots in several primary contests that will test the direction of the Democratic Party. Follow for live news updates.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will win the Democratic primary for an open Illinois Senate seat, CNN projects, a stunning rise for a little-known state officer now on a glide path to Washington.

Chief Justice John Roberts warned against personal attacks on the judiciary, telling an audience Tuesday that while criticism of opinions is fair game, “personally directed hostility” is dangerous and ...

Allies like Germany and Estonia say the US and Israel need to clearly define when their military aims are reached in Iran and what the strategic plan is. CNN Senior Political Commentator Van Jones ...

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to CNN’s Manu Raju about the role of Congress in the war with Iran. Murkowski raised concerns over the costs of the conflict while calling for hearings.

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