Iran Strikes U.S. Forces, Russia Sanctions Advance & Fauci Returns to Face Congress

A major escalation in the Middle East headlines today's White House Briefing Room as Iran launches a surprise missile attack targeting U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting American and Saudi airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and raising new concerns about the future of regional peace efforts. Jon Decker also breaks down the Senate's overwhelming bipartisan vote advancing tougher sanctions on Russia, the confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Reserve's closely watched interest rate decision, and Dr. Anthony Fauci's return to Capitol Hill for a high-profile House Oversight Committee hearing. Subscribe to White House Briefing Room for daily analysis and the latest political news from veteran White House correspondent Jon Decker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.