"Whatever pops into his head, he says immediately. He picks one plan one day, then he picks the total opposite the next. He doesn't think it through, he doesn't check the facts. He is surrounded by yes' men; this is dangerous. Recent briefings from the administration had provided zero clarity on its end goals and timeline."
"The procedural vote expected on Wednesday represents the first time US lawmakers will be put on the record on their position towards the war, which the US and Israel began on Saturday, and which has since seen retaliation from Iran spread across the Middle East."
"Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that the operation had just begun, with more US assets being sent to the region. Schumer said the statement showed it is clear they are widening the war and I fear now more than ever that we are going to put boots on the ground."
The US Senate is preparing for an initial procedural vote on a resolution to constrain President Trump's military operations against Iran. This marks the first time lawmakers will formally record their positions on the conflict that began with US and Israeli actions on Saturday, followed by Iranian retaliation across the Middle East. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, express concerns about the administration's shifting justifications and lack of clarity regarding military objectives and timelines. Schumer criticizes Trump's decision-making process, characterizing it as impulsive and surrounded by advisors who enable poor choices. Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth's statement that operations are ongoing with additional assets being deployed reinforces Democratic fears that ground troop deployment is imminent. A similar measure faces a House vote the following day.
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