Rubio, Hegseth, other top Trump officials go to Capitol Hill to brief members on Iran mission

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reportedly will brief members in both chambers, according to The Hill newspaper.

Published: March 3, 2026 10:57am

Top Trump administration officials will brief the House and Senate on Tuesday on U.S. strikes on Iran, as the joint attacks with Israel enter their fourth day.

The attacks under President Donald Trump are largely supported by fellow Republicans in Congress and largely opposed by congressional Democrats. 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will brief members in both chambers, according to The Hill newspaper.

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