Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
President Trump appears to be moving closer toward Israel in its conflict with Iran.
Writing online yesterday, Trump said Iran's supreme leader is a, quote, easy target.
and that, quote, we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran.
The U.S. has not, as yet, joined Israel's attacks on Iran.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Fox News that Iran's actions in the Mideast need to be stopped.
They have menaced that region and the world now for 50 years, and it's high time that that stop.
And I think President Trump is in a position,
whether by diplomacy or supporting Israel and what they're doing,
So whether it comes forcefully or voluntarily, Iran needs to end its nuclear program.
It's as simple as that.
Iran's supreme leader has spoken publicly today.
He warned that if the U.S. strikes, there will be serious irreparable consequences.
Meanwhile,
Senate Republicans are considering adjusting the multi-trillion dollar tax cut and spending bill backed by President Trump.
But NPR's Barbara Sprunt reports new Senate provisions are setting up a collision course with the House.
The Senate Finance Committee released the highly anticipated legislative text,
which addresses programs like Medicaid, clean energy tax credits, and other hotly disputed items.
This comes after the House passed its version of the bill in May after narrowly overcoming internal divisions.
Some of those House members who are at the center of the negotiations have already said the latest text from the Senate crosses their red lines,