Backlash hits House Dem for 'reckless and repugnant' resolution backing Iran war

Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman of California faced backlash Wednesday for leading a resolution expressing support for Israel's unprovoked and illegal assault on Iran, which risks plunging the region into a full-blown war as the Trump administration weighs military attacks of its own.

Sherman introduced the resolution Tuesday alongside Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and 14 cosponsors, including Democratic Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Shri Thanedar (D-MI).

The resolution praises Israel's attacks on Iran...