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U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team — President Trump announced the United States had struck Fordo, Iran's heavily fortified nuclear facilities, as well as two other sites. — Here are the latest developments. — The United States has entered Israel's war against Iran.
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Vance says U.S. 'not at war with Iran, we're at war with Iran's nuclear program' — President Donald Trump said Saturday night that the U.S. had dropped bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites, the first time the U.S. has directly attacked Iran. — WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance …

Trump has opened a Pandora's box — The US president hopes that his display of power in Iran will stop the war — but that is not his decision to make — They say with Donald Trump that accusation is confession. Having warned during the 2024 campaign that Joe Biden, then Kamala Harris …
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Hegseth claims US ‘obliterated’ Iranian nuclear sites despite lack of assessment — US defense secretary praises Trump at first news briefing but Pentagon says it is too early for full damage assessment — The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, on Sunday repeated claims by Donald Trump …
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The United States Bombed Iran. What Comes Next? — President Donald Trump has done what he swore he would not do: involve the United States in a war in the Middle East. His supporters will tie themselves in knots (as Vice President J. D. Vance did last week) trying to jam the square peg …
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U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities see Hamas and the Houthis vow retaliation, as world leaders react — The U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites has fueled fears that Israel's war with Tehran could escalate into a wider regional conflict, and other countries reacted Sunday with calls for diplomacy and words of caution.
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Trump's Two-Week Window for Diplomacy Was a Smoke Screen — Sign up for Trump's Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency. — Well, he did it. He actually did it. — President Donald Trump had insisted for months that he wanted the ultimate deal with Iran …
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Some lawmakers in both parties question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes — Multiple Republicans and Democrats raised constitutional concerns about Trump acting without approval by Congress. But GOP leaders offered support for his move. — WASHINGTON — Several members of Congress …

Trump Says Key Nuclear Sites Were ‘Obliterated’ — President Trump said the aim of attacking the three facilities was to destroy Iran's nuclear capability. Iran said the sites had been hit but did not immediately describe the damage. — “Thank you very much.
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This time, it's Trump's war — President Donald Trump claimed during his 2024 campaign for president that America had fought “no wars” during his first presidency, and that he was the first president in 72 years who could say that. — This was not, strictly speaking, true.
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U.S. has “no interest” in putting troops on the ground in Iran, Vance says — Vice President Vance said Sunday that the United States doesn't plan to send ground troops into Iran and there is “no interest” in engaging in a “protracted conflict” with the nation.
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The Dangerous Consequences of Donald Trump's Strikes in Iran — Why even a successful attack might do less to curb the Islamic Republic's nuclear ambitions than a diplomatic deal would have. — On Saturday, President Donald Trump brought the United States into Israel's war against Iran.
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With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge Gamble
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Stephen Neukam / Axios:
Top Democrats left in dark on Iran strike plans
Top Democrats left in dark on Iran strike plans
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Washington Post:
With risky strike, Trump puts presidency on the line
With risky strike, Trump puts presidency on the line
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Anthony L. Fisher / MSNBC:
America joined Israel's war with Iran — and Trump is surrounded by a confederacy of dunces
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
At 7:50 this evening, Eastern Time, President Donald J. Trump posted on social media …
At 7:50 this evening, Eastern Time, President Donald J. Trump posted on social media …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes
AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes
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Jacob Parry / Politico:
Iran warns US strikes to have ‘everlasting consequences;’ Europe urges calm
Iran warns US strikes to have ‘everlasting consequences;’ Europe urges calm
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Sarah Beth Hensley / Associated Press:
Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used ‘misdirection’ and decoys
Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used ‘misdirection’ and decoys
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emptywheel:
When Hegemons Backslide — Trump has been [cough] gunning for the US international order since long before he was inaugurated.
Associated Press:
US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear sites
US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear sites
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CNN:
Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not Democrats
Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not Democrats
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Cara Anna / Associated Press:
Live updates: US intervenes in war between Israel and Iran by striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Live updates: US intervenes in war between Israel and Iran by striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Dean Obeidallah / The Dean's Report:
Trump did not end wars, he just dragged the U.S. into Netanyahu's war!
Trump did not end wars, he just dragged the U.S. into Netanyahu's war!
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Politico:
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
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Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
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David Remnick / New Yorker:
Donald Trump Bombs Iran, and America Waits
Donald Trump Bombs Iran, and America Waits
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Trump strikes Iran hard, and the world waits for what comes next
Trump strikes Iran hard, and the world waits for what comes next
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Crispian Balmer / Reuters:
Despite clashes with US presidents, Israel's Netanyahu usually gets his way
Jacob Parry / Politico:
Iran's foreign minister heading to Russia to meet with Putin after US strikes
Iran's foreign minister heading to Russia to meet with Putin after US strikes
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James Downie / MSNBC:
Iran nuclear facilities ‘totally obliterated’ after U.S. strikes, Trump says
Iran nuclear facilities ‘totally obliterated’ after U.S. strikes, Trump says
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
A Few Thoughts on Trump's Bombing Raid

Bill Clinton Endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor — The former president's endorsement is the latest example of how establishment Democrats seem to prefer Mr. Cuomo to his prime rival, Zohran Mamdani. — Former President Bill Clinton will offer a last-minute boost of support …
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US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. — Rubio's comments on Fox News' …
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Iran's Parliament Votes To Close Straits of Hormuz After US Attacks
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Iran parliament reportedly backs closure of oil transit channel
Iran parliament reportedly backs closure of oil transit channel
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Senate parliamentarian greenlights state AI law freeze in GOP megabill — Both parties made their arguments before the parliamentarian Thursday. — The Senate's rules referee late Saturday allowed Republicans to include in their megabill a 10-year moratorium on enforcing state …
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GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian
GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian
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Missteps, Confusion and ‘Viral Waste’: The 14 Days That Doomed U.S.A.I.D. — The rapid dismantling of the global aid agency remains one of the most consequential outcomes of President Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government, showing his willingness to tear down institutions in defiance of the courts.