US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference after the House Republican Conference meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson defended the lack of public hearings on the war with Iran and suggested lawmakers relaying information is sufficient. “The American public is getting – I’ve just relayed to you the summary of the non-classified information. You’re following them around with microphones, getting their clips and insights and their opinions,” he added. Johnson also criticized former Director of National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent, who announced his resignation Tuesday, citing misgivings about the administration’s war with Iran.

Source: CNN March 17, 2026 10:07 UTC