Allison Pecorin

Washington, D.C.

Congressional Reporter and Producer at ABC News

But most people call me Allie P. | Congressional reporter, Senate diehard @ABC News | @RTCACapitolHill Chair | Give me a M-I-Z @MUjschool | 📸: @kentnish

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Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Allison Pecorin |Lauren Peller |Ivan Pereira |Jay O'Brien

9 hours agoTrump claims U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's key nuclear facilitiesThe U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on Sunday morning local time.
Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Allison Pecorin |Lauren Peller |Ivan Pereira |Jay O'Brien

1 hour agoB-2 stealth bombers conducted a series of strikes on targets in Iran, according to a Defense official. There were no U.S. casualties in the attack. WASHINGTON − The United States has attacked Iran, bombing sites associated with the country’s nuclear facilities, President Donald Trump announced …
Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

6 days ago | aol.com | Allison Pecorin |Lauren Peller |Ivan Pereira |Jay O'Brien

Congressional leaders expressed surprise Saturday night about President Donald Trump's announcement he had ordered a U.S. attacked on three Iranian nuclear sites, with some Republicans praising the move and some Democrats questioning the president's authority. South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Iran hawk, said in an X post moments after Trump announced the attack that it was "the right call.""The regime deserves it. Well done, President @realDonaldTrump," he said.
Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran

6 days ago | aol.com | Allison Pecorin |Lauren Peller |Ivan Pereira

Congressional leaders expressed surprise Saturday night about President Donald Trump's announcement he had ordered a U.S. attacked on three Iranian nuclear sites, with some Republicans praising the move and some Democrats questioning the president's authority. South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Israel hawk, said in an X post moments after Trump announced the attack that it was "the right call.""The regime deserves it. Well done, President @realDonaldTrump," he said.
GOP senators back up Trump on Israel-Iran conflict as MAGA base splits on issue

1 week ago | aol.com | Allison Pecorin

Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel and said they trusted Trump's judgment on whether the United States ought to involve itself.
Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Allison Pecorin |Isabella Murray

Republican Sen. Mike Lee deleted his controversial social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after several people criticized the Utah Republican for his comments. On Sunday night -- a day after a masked gunman disguised as a police officer shot and killed Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their Minnesota home -- Lee made posts referencing the attack and featuring images of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shooting.
Sen. Mike Lee faces criticism over posts on Minnesota shooting

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Allison Pecorin

"To attempt to politicize this tragedy is absolutely unacceptable," Durbin said. Sen. Mike Lee participates in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, May 13, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesRepublican Sen.
Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings

1 week ago | aol.com | Allison Pecorin |Isabella Murray

Senators received a security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms on Tuesday following the shooting of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota that some senators called "troubling" and "disturbing."The briefing focused on member safety after it came to light that a number of members of Congress were included on a list found inside the suspected shooters vehicle.
Senate Finance Committee's version of the 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Mariam Khan |Allison Pecorin |Isabella Murray

The House has warned the Senate to stick close to its plan or risk defections. ByMariam Khan, Allison Pecorin, and Isabella MurrayThe Capitol is seen in Washington, June 9, 2025. J. Scott Applewhite/APThe Senate Finance Committee unveiled its proposed changes to the House-passed version of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Monday night, which could put the two chambers on a collision course.
Senate Finance Committee's version of the 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House

1 week ago | aol.com | Mariam Khan |Allison Pecorin |Isabella Murray

The Senate Finance Committee unveiled its proposed changes to the House-passed version of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Monday night, which could put the two chambers on a collision course. The Senate proposal reflects an extension of the Trump 2017 tax cuts, a debt limit increase to avoid a potential default later this summer and cuts to Medicaid.