Sunday shows - Iran tensions dominate

View in your browser     Trump: No preconditions on talks with Iran By ZACK BUDRYK   President Trump in an interview broadcast Sunday expressed willingness to speak with Iranian officials without preconditions. “I'm not looking for war and if there is, it'll be obliteration like you've never seen before. But I'm not looking to do that. But you can't have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told NBC’s Chuck Todd on "Meet the Press." Asked if this would include preconditions, Trump said “not as far as I'm concerned. No preconditions.” Read the full story here     Trump: Bolton would take on the whole world at one time By RACHEL FRAZIN    President Trump in an interview airing Sunday characterized national security adviser John Bolton as "a hawk" who would "take on the whole world at one time." Read the full story here     Pence: 'We're not convinced' downing of drone was 'authorized at the highest levels' By ZACK BUDRYK    Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that the U.S. still doubts whether the downing of an unmanned U.S. surveillance drone was authorized by Iran's leadership. Read the full story here     Cotton: I hope Trump 'got through' to Iran's leaders By REGINA ZILBERMINTS   Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Sunday he hopes President Trump's statement that the U.S. will not tolerate any attacks on American personnel "gets through to the leaders in Tehran." Read the full story here     GOP rep: 'This story is not over' if Iran continues 'aggressive' and 'provocative'  By RACHEL FRAZIN   "That's going to really depend on the Iranians. This story is not over," Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said. "And the question is how do they respond to this relatively restrained response by President Trump."  Read the full story here     Sanders: Trump taking credit for easing tensions he helped create By JOHN BOWDEN    Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) knocked President Trump's actions on Iran in an interview airing Sunday, accusing the president of pushing the U.S. to the brink of war and then taking credit for easing tensions. Read the full story here     Former Joint Chiefs chairman: 'The last thing in the world we need right now is a war with Iran' By RACHEL FRAZIN   Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen on Sunday stressed the importance of avoiding war with Iran, saying it "could spin out of control." Read the full story here     Former NATO supreme commander: Tensions with Iran highest in 30 years By JOHN BOWDEN   Former NATO Supreme Commander Adm. James Stavridis said in an interview airing Sunday that tensions between the U.S. and Iran are the highest he has ever seen. Read the full story here     Trump: Officials doing 'fantastic job' with detained migrant children given 'circumstances' By RACHEL FRAZIN   "We're doing a fantastic job under the circumstances," Trump said. "The Democrats aren't even approving giving us money. Where is the money? You know what? The Democrats are holding up the humanitarian aid." Read the full story here     Pence: Reports of conditions in detention centers prove 'Congress has to act' By ZACK BUDRYK   Vice President Mike Pence briefly sparred with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday over reports of unsanitary, dangerous conditions in migrant detention centers. Read the full story here     Cotton: 'Healthy skepticism warranted' when dealing with Democrats on immigration By REGINA ZILBERMINTS   Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said on Sunday that he supported President Trump's plan to deport a large number of migrants who are in the U.S. illegally. Read the full story here     Trump says he'd win the election 'easier' if Democrats impeach him By JUSTIN WISE    President Trump predicted in an interview broadcast Sunday morning that his reelection chances would increase if Democratic lawmakers impeached him.  Read the full story here     Schiff would support impeachment if White House ignores a final court decision on documents, testimony By ZACK BUDRYK   House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday that he would support impeachment proceedings against President Trump if the White House defies a final court ruling requesting documents and testimony.  Read the full story here     Trump on addressing election interference with Putin: 'I may' By JUSTIN WISE    President Trump in a new interview would not commit to addressing foreign election interference with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet at the G20 summit later this month. Read the full story here     Trump: I'd rather run against Biden By ZACK BUDRYK   President Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview broadcast Sunday that he would prefer to run against former Vice President Joe Biden in 2020. Read the full story here     '100 percent': Trump says Pence will be running mate By KYLE BALLUCK    President Trump said in an interview broadcast early Sunday that Vice President Mike Pence has been "terrific" and will be his running mate in 2020. Read the full story here     Booker: Many African Americans found Biden's comments 'hurtful' By RACHEL FRAZIN    Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said Sunday that comments made last week by former Vice President Joe Biden about working with segregationist senators were "hurtful" to many African Americans. Read the full story here     Harris on Biden: 'Anyone who is a leader' cannot be 'ignorant' on race By ZACK BUDRYK    Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Sunday expanded on her criticism of fellow 2020 White House hopeful Joe Biden’s remarks reminiscing about his working relationship with segregationist former colleagues. Read the full story here     Sanders: Biden 'owes the country an apology' By ZACK BUDRYK    Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday again called on former Vice President Joe Biden to apologize for touting his relationships with segregationists, saying Biden’s former colleagues participated in a “disgusting system.” Read the full story here     Bullock: Missing first debate not a 'blow to my campaign' By REGINA ZILBERMINTS   Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, one of the two dozen Democrats running for the party's 2020 presidential nomination, said Sunday he is "disappointed" to miss the first debate, but added, "I don't think it's a blow to my campaign in the slightest." Read the full story here     Trump mum on FBI investigation of Khashoggi killing By ZACK BUDRYK   President Trump was noncommittal during an interview broadcast Sunday on whether he would order the FBI to investigate the killing of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.