In a bold opinion piece, the authors warn that the Trump administration’s stance on Iran may echo the path that led the U.S. into the Iraq War. They express concern that Democratic leaders have not opposed these policies vigorously enough, suggesting a dangerous repetition of history.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is urging Democrats to throw their support behind a Republican budget bill to reopen the government. Claiming that his own party contributed to the deadlock, Fetterman insists that a bipartisan approach is the fastest way to end the ongoing shutdown.