Despite President Trump’s claims that the war with Iran has been “terminated,” continued U.S. military activity in the region tells a different story. Recently, I requested a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community following public reporting and ongoing operations—including naval enforcement actions and exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz — that suggest hostilities remain active and raise serious questions about the Administration’s characterization of the conflict.
In my letter, I requested clarity on the status of the conflict, the durability of any ceasefire arrangement, and Iran’s intentions moving forward, as well as an assessment of whether current policy is leading toward de-escalation or prolonged confrontation.
I also raised concerns about the broader economic impact of the conflict, including continued disruption to global energy markets and rising costs for American families.
Congress has a constitutional responsibility to understand the true scope of military engagements, particularly under the War Powers Resolution, and the American people deserve honest and accurate information about whether the United States remains involved in an active conflict.
I will continue pressing for transparency and accountability to ensure that decisions affecting our national security are grounded in facts — not misstatements.
As the conflict with Iran continues, I remain deeply concerned not only about the costs of this war, but also about how decisions are being made within the Trump Administration.
This war has already proven to be a costly and destabilizing miscalculation—straining our resources and strengthening our adversaries.
At the same time, there are growing concerns about whether individuals tied to the administration may be exploiting the situation for financial gain through stock trading or participation in prediction markets.
These reports raise serious questions about conflicts of interest and whether personal profit is intersecting with decisions of war and peace. I am actively working with my colleagues on the Oversight Committee to examine these issues and determine whether additional safeguards and enforcement actions are needed. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority, bring this conflict to an end, and ensure that decisions affecting American lives and national security are made in the public interest — not for private gain.
Investigating security failures at the White House
Correspondents’ Dinner: I spoke to CNN recently about the serious security lapses that occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. While we are grateful that no one was harmed, the incident exposed clear vulnerabilities that must be addressed immediately. At a time of rising political tensions, it is also a reminder that political violence has no place in our country and that leaders have a responsibility to set the tone — not inflame divisions.
Based on available information and video evidence, the outer security perimeter was porous, allowing an individual to pass through a checkpoint unchecked and get dangerously close to the ballroom. In today’s heightened threat environment—with a war in Iran and rising domestic tensions — these kinds of failures are unacceptable. I am working through the House Oversight Committee to secure a full briefing from the Secret Service and push for a formal hearing. We need clear answers on what went wrong, what changes will be made, and how we will ensure this never happens again.
Advancing my bipartisan efforts to prevent fraud and protect taxpayer dollars: On April 29, the House Oversight Committee unanimously approved my bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, which I introduced with Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman. This commonsense legislation strengthens oversight by equipping federal, state, and local officials with the tools they need to detect fraud risks early and better safeguard taxpayer-funded programs.
Today, there is no consistent, government-wide system to train program administrators on fraud prevention—leaving avoidable gaps across federal assistance and procurement programs. Our bill fixes that by directing the Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management, to develop standardized training and extend those resources to state and local partners. By closing these gaps and strengthening coordination, we can crack down on fraud before it happens and ensure taxpayer dollars are protected.
Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional
District of Illinois, which includes part of Addison, Wood Dale and Bensenville.
