Congress asked for answers as Trump-linked official resigns over Iran war

A Democrat-led call for Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center and a Trump ally, to testify to Congress follows his resignation over the Iran war, with him saying Iran posed no imminent threat and blaming Israel; Patty Murray also criticized the move. The day’s briefing also highlights UK security advisor Powell’s assessment of a near-deal in Iran talks, Pam Bondi’s Epstein-file subpoena, Trump’s reliance on unverified intelligence to blame Iran for a school strike, plans to cut the renunciation-of-citizenship fee, and the Senate’s debate on the Save America Act, among other political and international developments.