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In a Drop Site interview, Rep. Ro Khanna declined to endorse Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, calling the assault a terrorist act while saying Israel has a right to pursue Hamas but not through indiscriminate violence; he rejected open support for armed resistance, emphasized nonviolent avenues, and drew backlash from the left as Democrats navigate Israel policy.
Democrats in both chambers plan to force votes next week on legislation that would require congressional authorization before any military action against Iran. Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie sponsor the measure; Kaine is aiming to bring a Senate vote as well. The White House is mobilizing to defeat the move, while Republicans face pressure over whether to oppose or support the president amid a large U.S. military presence and ongoing talks with Iran. The votes would test party cohesion and Republicans’ willingness to cross Trump on Iran policy, with House votes expected Wednesday and Senate action to follow.
Sen. Tim Kaine plans to bring a Senate floor vote on a War Powers Resolution to prevent any Iran strike without explicit authorization, a measure he co-sponsors with Rand Paul. In the House, Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie aim to force a vote on a similar measure, though last-minute scheduling delays could push it to next week. The moves occur as the United States maintains a visible military posture near Iran and diplomacy continues, with Trump pressing Tehran in broader nuclear talks.
Two GOP lawmakers, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, plan to sit with Democrats at the State of the Union to spotlight Epstein victims and push for justice, signaling rare bipartisan unity; Rep. Nancy Mace will also display support with a pins tribute.
Congressman Khanna criticized California's management, citing a $72 billion figure he couldn't verify, and called for congressional hearings on high-risk programs, prompting a response from Governor Newsom's spokesperson emphasizing the importance of accuracy and fraud prevention.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie held a news conference advocating for Congress to vote on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Balwant Singh, who harboured radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill, has been arrested by Punjab Police. Balwant Singh's questioning is underway, and no connection between Amritpal Singh and Balwant Singh has been found yet. The chief of Waris Punjab De, Amritpal Singh, is still escaping the State police's dragnet. Punjab Police have appealed to people not to believe in rumours and fake news of the arrest of Amritpal Singh, which is being circulated on social media.