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GOP Senators Criticize Trump on Iran and DNI Nomination

Updated 2026-06-18 14:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) criticized President Trump, with Cassidy urging him to allow Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing and Marshall defending Iran's right to defend itself. These actions have stirred political tensions.

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The Hill

Senate Republican on Iran having missiles: 'They have to be able to defend themselves'

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) on Wednesday said Iran should be able to “defend themselves,” weighing in on the fallout over text in the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would allow Tehran to keep its arsenal of ballistic missiles. “I certainly don’t want them to have long-distance mis

2026-06-18 14:13 UTC

The Hill

GOP senator: Trump putting ‘American lives at risk’ by blocking DNI nominee

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) implored President Trump on Thursday to allow Jay Clayton to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing, warning that preventing him from doing so “puts American lives at risk.” Trump threw the Senate into turmoil Wednesday by announcing on

2026-06-18 14:18 UTC