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Mike Johnson bolts down Capitol steps when pressed on Trump's latest threat

Trump described taking Kharg Island as his preference and said the U.S. would take it and intensify bombing.

Mike Johnson bolts down Capitol steps when pressed on Trump's latest threat
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House Speaker Mike Johnson walked away without answering whether Congress should vote before President Donald Trump carries out his stated plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island. The article also reports Trump’s statements about the plan and criticism of the broader Iran campaign.

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President who stated that the U.S. would take Kharg Island and promised intensified strikes

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Speaker of the House questioned about whether Congress should vote on Trump’s proposed seizure of Kharg Island

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Chuck Schumer
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Senate Minority Leader criticizing the Iran campaign and warning of possible U.S. ground troops

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