Fetterman Defends Trump's Iran Policy, Slams Dems

0:00It's April 20th. This is U.S. News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the nation. I'm Kori with the story. Senator John Federman from Pennsylvania is calling out his own Democratic Party for a weak response to the conflict with Iran. He says they're not backing strong moves against Tehran's nuclear program, and he's defending Operation Evac Fury under President Trump as both legal and essential. And points out the Trump team notified Congress within 48 hours, sticking to the War Powers Act limits of a 60-day window with a possible 30-day extension. He notes presidents from both parties have tackled Iran's nuclear push for decades, making this a consistent stand. Plenty of folks in the party are pushing back hard against Trump, but Federman calls it crazy. Like some are rooting for Iran, he's the lone Senate Democrat voting no on resolutions to curb U.S. involvement or block arms to Israel, and he slams NATO allies for sitting

1:00it out. 2. Meanwhile, Trump warned this week that if the ceasefire with Iran expires, expect lots of bombs as the U.S. gears up to push harder on nukes. Federman backs Israel fully, stressing they deserve security from a nuclear Iran threat. This all ties into bigger stakes, like oil routes, through the strait of Hormuz that hit everyone who uses fuel. This stays proud of our military stepping up for the tough jobs ahead.