US official says military was making preparations to strike radars, missile batteries in response to drone's destruction, when approval was abruptly withdrawn

No specific response to drone shootdown presented at briefing for lawmakers, but Democrats say they made it clear that the administration needs to avoid escalating tensions

Livid president says he won't work with Democrats in Congress unless all investigations in aftermath of Mueller report dropped

Poll finds Americans oppose preemptive strike on Islamic Republic, but huge majority supports massive retaliation if Iran attacks US forces

Of the 21 Democrats running for president, only 4 weigh in on 2 days of fighting; 3 candidates condemn rocket fire by Hamas