Michigan Lawmakers Divided Over Killing Of Iranian General

Michigan lawmakers are divided over President Donald Trump's authorization of a drone strike that took out a top Iranian leader, sparking widespread fear that it could pull the U.S. into another protracted war in the Middle East. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) said on Twitter that Congress must say "no to war with Iran" shortly after news of the death of Qassem Suleimani broke Thursday. She warned the attack "recklessly moves us closer to yet another unnecessary war that puts innocent lives at risk at home & across the globe."  The remainder of Michigan lawmakers in Washington have either applauded the attack, condemned Suleimani but chastised Trump for failing to seek Congressional approval for it, or stayed silent. Several outstate Republican representatives were quiet on social media. Detroit area Reps. Haley Stevens and Brenda Lawrence had not issued statements by early Friday afternoon, and their offices did not did not immediately return requests for comment.