Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes – US politics live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Tom AmbroseMarch 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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The U.S. Congress will receive briefings on the recent U.S. strikes against Iran. This comes as President Trump hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz at the White House, a meeting initially planned to address the war in Ukraine and EU-US trade relations, but now overshadowed by the escalating conflict with Iran. Merz, while critical of Iran's leadership, refrained from commenting on the legality of the U.S. strikes. Separately, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees this week. She will face questions regarding immigration enforcement, the DHS budget, and potential threats to the U.S. following the Iran strikes.

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