US War in Iran Sparks Bitter Debate and Worry Over Long-Term Consequences
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Lawmakers from both parties in the US are at odds over the Pentagon's request for an additional $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. Democrats are objecting to the large outlay, citing the Trump administration's cuts to welfare spending. Moderate Republicans, meanwhile, are criticizing the lack of engagement from the White House on the issue.
The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, the country's top counterterrorism official who resigned this week over the Iran war. The probe is reportedly related to alleged leaks of classified information.
James Comey, the former director of the FBI, has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors in Florida as part of an inquest into the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Nexstar's bid to take over Tegna in a deal worth $6.2 billion. However, attorneys-general from eight Democratic states have filed a lawsuit against the merger, citing concerns over competition and cable-TV prices.
The Treasury Department is set to take over the management of student loans from the Department of Education, a move that is seen as a significant step in the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the Department of Education.
