Fitzpatrick, Fetterman, McCormick back Trump’s Iran strike – Bucks Round-Up – July 23, 2025
Fitzpatrick, Fetterman, McCormick back Trump’s Iran strike
Bipartisan support is emerging from Pennsylvania lawmakers following President Donald Trump’s launch of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” a targeted strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick called Iran “an existential threat” and praised the U.S. military for acting to secure global peace. “The greatest military on earth delivered,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement on X. Democratic Senator John Fetterman also endorsed the mission, labeling it “the correct move” and underscoring Iran’s role as the world’s “leading sponsor of terrorism.” Republican Senator Dave McCormick added that the strike came only after Iran rebuffed months of negotiation efforts. “This targeted attack is the result of the Iranian regime’s failure to make a deal,” McCormick wrote. The operation reflects a rare moment of consensus on foreign policy and underscores rising tensions in the Middle East as Iran inches closer to nuclear capability.
Bucks County braces for dangerous heat wave
A dangerous heat wave is gripping Bucks County and much of the region, with forecasters warning that temperatures could climb to 100 degrees today and Tuesday. National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Hoeflich says the oppressive heat is due to a high-pressure system parked over the Northeast. Health experts are urging residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours. Dr. Stephen Vanni of Capital Health Watch cautioned against alcohol, coffee, tea, and soda, saying they accelerate dehydration. “Start hydrating early—before you leave the house,” he advised. Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic issued a sobering reminder: Thirty-seven children die each year after being left in hot vehicles. Temperatures inside cars can spike to 130–172 degrees in minutes.
Hatboro Man convicted in machete attack on Bucks roadway
A Hatboro man has been convicted of aggravated assault and other charges following a road rage attack involving a machete in New Britain Township. A Bucks County jury found 67-year-old Kenneth Williams guilty after he struck another driver during a confrontation at County Line Road and Manor Drive last October. Officers responding to the scene found the two men struggling over a machete in the road. The victim sustained deep lacerations to his head and arms but managed to subdue Williams until the police intervened. Sentencing will take place at a later date.
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