Steve Inskeep: There is a Defense Intelligence Agency report that ... But we're still worried about it because the president chose to notify Republican leaders of the strike, but not Democratic ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., who is also on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about U.S. policy toward Iran.

In a conversation with Morning Edition, Lawler spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep about what steps the U.S. should take with regards to Iran. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

In a conversation with Morning Edition, Lawler spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep about what steps the U.S. should take with regards to Iran. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Interview highlights Steve Inskeep: When President [Trump] says we have control of the skies, are we – meaning the United States – already involved in this war?

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

The House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation Thursday to eliminate the next two years of federal funding for public media outlets, including NPR and PBS.

The nonprofit group Partnership for Public Service has named David Lebryk, former fiscal assistant secretary at the Treasury Department, as federal employee of the year.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The House voted to claw back money that Congress had previously allocated for PBS, NPR and the public media system for the next two years. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: ...