Kevin Frey
Kevin Frey is a congressional reporter for MS NOW. He previously served as Washington correspondent for Spectrum News NY1. A graduate of George Washington University, he grew up in Pennsylvania.
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As Trump weighs boots on the ground in Iran, Republicans want no part of ‘divisive votes’
Republicans in Congress are offering plenty of excuses as to why they don’t need a war vote even if Trump puts boots on the ground in Iran.
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Republicans shrug as gas prices spike from Trump’s Iran war
“Gas prices will go up, and then I think they’ll start to stabilize and come back down again,” Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said.
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Inside Congress’ classified briefings on Iran: Brief and not so classified
Democrats are frustrated by the lack of information the Trump administration is sharing with lawmakers about Iran. Meanwhile, Republicans are just fine.
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‘Unholy alliance’: Republicans are suddenly nervous about Russia’s support for Iran
Russia’s reported support for Iran has drawn Republican pushback over Trump’s “moral blindness when it comes to Putin,” particularly as the Trump administration eases Russian oil sanctions to deal with rising gas prices.
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Dallas congresswoman pushes bill to ban surprise polling place changes
After chaos in the Texas primary, Rep. Julie Johnson’s legislation would require states to notify voters at least a week before an election if their voting location changes.
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Senate GOP gives Trump free hand in Iran as war powers vote fails
Republicans rejected a resolution to curb Trump’s ability to unilaterally take military action, even as questions linger about the scope and goals of the escalating conflict.
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Senators prepare to vote on Trump’s military authority in Iran
Democrats want to restrain Trump’s military authority in Iran. Republicans, mostly, don’t.
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The Democratic strategy on Iran: Remind voters of Iraq
Democrats in Congress, particularly veterans, have been drawing comparisons between Iran and the conflicts of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Trump warns of ‘war’ casualties without Congress declaring war
Lawmakers in both parties condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, even as the president warned of potential American casualties.
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As Trump teases showdown with Iran, lawmakers prepare for a fight of their own
The House and Senate will both vote on resolutions to restrict a strike on Iran next week. The votes present a challenge for leaders of both parties.