Iran war: Clock ticking on Trump’s power plant threat

Morning Report is The Hill’s newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Trump’s deadline on Strait of Hormuz ▪ Mullin set for confirmation ▪ Supreme Court to hear ballot case ▪ House GOP attendance concerns The clock is almost up for President Trump’s threat to “destroy” Iran’s power plants if Iran doesn’t reopen the Strait…

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Rutte asks for Trump's 'understanding' on NATO countries' hesitancy on supporting Iran war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday asked President Trump for “comprehension” amid his frustration over allies expressing hesitation in providing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “I understand the President’s frustration that it takes some time, but again, I also ask for some understanding, because nations had to prepare for this, without knowing……

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Luna slams Graham for comments about US troops

Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R) said Sunday that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was treating US troops as if they were “expendable cattle” following his comments about the possibility of losing troops in war. “I am deeply troubled by the lack of respect for life displayed by Senator Lindsey Graham when talking about our troops….

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