On Capitol Hill, dozens of military veterans and their family members were arrested Monday as they nonviolently occupied the Cannon House Office Building to protest the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran, while demanding a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson. At least 62 people were arrested, including elderly and disabled activists. The protest was organized by a coalition that included About Face, Veterans for Peace, Common Defense and Military Families Speak Out. This is Christina Sarson, a U.S. Army veteran from Pennsylvania.

Christina Sarson: “I personally am here for my sons. As a veteran, I know the harm that wars do to civilian populations, but also to our soldiers. I’m talking about the loss of life. I’m talking about injuries and lives changed forever. I’m talking about PTSD and moral injury. And that’s why I’m here today.”