Deescalate a deadly situation, mike pompeo this morning instead threatening further attacks if iran does take action. Meanwhile, the Trump Administrations inconsistent strategy has provoked criticism from both sides of the aisle, including rand paul today. If anyone thinks theres a possibility diplomacy is going to work, how does it work he you kill the Major General of a country . Weve taken diplomacy off the table and the only possibility now is military escalation. Then the john bolton question, the president s former National Security adviser says he is prepared to testify before congress if subpoenaed. Republicans appear to be closing ranks around senator Mitch Mcconnell. Mcconnell said he has the votes to proceed with impeachment without striking a deal to call witnesses. Both collins and Lisa Murkowski have endorsed mcconnells wait and see approach. Of course, its always possible that the president would exert executive privilege and try to block that testimony. We just dont kno