by Sharon Zhang | Nov 4, 2026 | Chris Murphy, International Law, Iran, Israel, News, Pete Hegseth, War Crimes
A senator who was briefed on President Donald Trump’s plans to launch intense strikes on Iran after the midterm elections has warned that the attacks are slated to be so horrific that they will lead to the “destruction” of the U.S.’s “commitment to the rule of law.” At an event hosted by the Middle East Institute on Wednesday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), a member of the Senate Foreign…
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by Chris Walker | Mar 9, 2026 | Chris Murphy, declaration of war, Donald Trump, iran war, News, War Powers Resolution
U.S. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Connecticut) is urging members of his party to block all legislation in Congress until there is a War Powers Resolution vote to restrict President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. Trump and members of his administration have frequently referred to the U.S.’s attacks on Iran, which are being conducted jointly with Israel, as a “war.
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by Sharon Zhang | Dec 15, 2025 | Chris Murphy, Donald Trump, far right, News, Republicans, Violence
President Donald Trump sparked disbelief and outrage on Monday when he appeared to revel in the tragic killing of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, blaming their deaths on the fact that the iconic director was critical of his presidency. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the couple’s deaths were “very sad,” but went on to say that Reiner was “tortured and struggling” and…
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