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- On February 24, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed the bipartisan Gang of Eight on escalating tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.
- Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer stressed the importance of the Trump administration communicating its strategy to the public.
- Senate Republicans cautioned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons amid concerns of military escalation, including the deployment of the USS Gerald Ford.
- Senator Mark Warner urged President Trump to clarify US goals in the region, citing potential violations of the War Powers Act.
