Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
I don't think it's our role. He continued by saying the USA has played a very important role globally since World War II. But that does not mean America needs to go in and completely revamp Iran or any other country like was attempted in Iraq in the early 2000s.
The president, up to this moment, and his administration have complied in every way with every provision of law. They have informed us before, after, and during the operation. We've been in almost constant contact about it. They're keeping Congress apprised, which is the legal obligation.
But on top of a lengthy list of demands from Democrats around ICE, expect an even longer one from the House Freedom Caucus, centering on sanctuary cities, immigration enforcement and border security. What's next: Conservatives would need to vote for a rule - a party-line procedural vote - to advance the bill. And President Trump's urging everyone to help it pass.
