US Leaders Scramble After Trump’s Iran Deadline Looms

A provisional ceasefire was announced just before President Trump’s deadline to attack Iran’s infrastructure. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, pauses hostilities for two weeks. Democratic leaders condemned Trump’s threats. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called his rhetoric “unhinged” and sought an exit ramp. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi even pushed for removal under the 25th Amendment. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labelled the president’s stance a “war of choice” without a plan. Lawmakers are preparing war powers resolutions once Congress reconvenes. Some Republicans, like Senators Rick Scott and Lindsey Graham, praised the deal as a show of strength. They warned against rewarding Iran for its aggression.

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