Washington: President Donald Trump thumbed his nose Sunday at critics angered at being kept in the dark over the US killing of a top Iranian general, saying he didn’t need Congressional approval — even for a “disproportionate” strike. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been leading the backlash against»»»

FILE PHOTO: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Al DragoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - As U.S. lawmakers from both parties press forward to penalize Turkey for its recent assault on Syria, »»»