Trump Postpones Key Briefing
In a fast-moving development, President Donald Trump’s administration has rescheduled classified briefings for both the House and Senate, following a weekend of decisive military action against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and Monday’s surprise announcement of a historic ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
The Senate’s closed-door session will now take place Thursday, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend, according to sources familiar with the schedule. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed a separate House briefing is set for Friday.
Trump declared on Truth Social that the conflict between Iran and Israel has come to an “Official END.” Though reports briefly surfaced Tuesday of Iranian missiles entering Israeli airspace, the President quickly reassured the public that the ceasefire is holding.
“Peace through strength,” Trump wrote. “America stands with Israel, always.”
Lawmakers Demand Answers — But Trump Stands Firm
Top officials including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are expected to lead the briefings, alongside senior State Department officials.
Despite growing bipartisan interest in the details of the strikes, Democrats are crying foul, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling the delay “outrageous” and demanding immediate transparency.
“There’s a legal obligation to brief Congress,” Schumer claimed, though critics note Democrats routinely ignored such obligations under previous administrations.
House Democrat Pete Aguilar echoed the call, saying, “We need details, and we need them now.”
Scalise, Johnson Defend Trump’s Bold Action
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) justified the postponement of the briefing by noting that events are still unfolding in the wake of the ceasefire. Speaker Mike Johnson reinforced that position, commending President Trump for his strong and timely leadership.
“The Constitution gives the Commander-in-Chief the authority to act swiftly to protect America,” Johnson told reporters. “The War Powers Act is outdated, and frankly, unconstitutional.”
Johnson said the strikes were well within Trump’s authority and “clearly justified” to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities and protect Israel.
Republican Praise: “The President of Peace”
As news of the ceasefire spread, praise from GOP lawmakers was swift and enthusiastic. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) even called for Trump to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, while Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) posted:
“HISTORIC! The President of Peace delivers again.”
Democrats Push Back — But Offer No Alternative
Still, many Democrats want deeper involvement in the decision-making process. After Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar following the strikes, Schumer called for yet another classified briefing.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is pushing a resolution to require congressional approval before any further U.S. military actions in Iran. But many argue this would hamstring the President’s ability to respond to threats in real-time.
Trump: Protecting America and Its Allies
In his formal letter to Congress sent Monday, President Trump explained that the strikes were conducted to defend vital U.S. national interests and in collective self-defense of Israel. No American lives were lost, and the nuclear sites were neutralized with precision.
Despite critics’ demands for more intel, past presidents have taken similar action with far less consultation.
“We’ve asked about the threat,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
“We haven’t heard anything.” But as many conservatives point out, inaction has consequences — and America can’t afford to wait.
