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US-Iran tensions escalate amid FISA expiration
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Service Act (FISA) is set to expire, and President Trump faces opposition in renewing it. Tucker Carlson criticized Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, while Trump called for Rep. Raskin’s expulsion over political disagreements.
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The Hill
President Trump called for Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-Md.) expulsion from Congress on Thursday afternoon and claimed the lawmaker would “be in jail” if not for a pardon from former President Biden. Trump responded on Truth Social to a post from conservative commentator Mark Levin, who warned that the M
2026-06-12 12:46 UTC
The Hill
Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson took a swipe at President Trump over the way he is "selling" the ongoing military operation in the Middle East to the American people. "As of right now, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. It did not when this war began. Now it does," Carlson said on a recent episo
2026-06-12 12:54 UTC
The Hill
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Service Act (FISA) will expire Friday after the House rejected a last-ditch extension attempt and left town for a weeklong recess. A renewal deal blew up over bipartisan opposition to President Trump's interim choice to be director of national intelligence, Bi
2026-06-12 12:58 UTC