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1:35 PM ET, June 22, 2025

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New York Times:
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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Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
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 …
Edward Luce / Financial Times:
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 …
Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
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 …
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
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 …
CBS News:
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.
The Atlantic:
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 …
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
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 …
New York Times:
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.
Joshua Keating / Vox:
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.
Donica Phifer / Axios:
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.
Discussion: The Hill
Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
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.
Anthony L. Fisher / MSNBC:   America joined Israel's war with Iran — and Trump is surrounded by a confederacy of dunces
Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
At 7:50 this evening, Eastern Time, President Donald J. Trump posted on social media …
Andrew Solender / Axios:
AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes
Sarah Beth Hensley / Associated Press:
Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used ‘misdirection’ and decoys
emptywheel:   When Hegemons Backslide  —  Trump has been [cough] gunning for the US international order since long before he was inaugurated.
Cara Anna / Associated Press:
Live updates: US intervenes in war between Israel and Iran by striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Politico:
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
Discussion: Raw Story, The Forward and USA Today
Associated Press:
Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
David Remnick / New Yorker:
Donald Trump Bombs Iran, and America Waits
Crispian Balmer / Reuters:   Despite clashes with US presidents, Israel's Netanyahu usually gets his way
James Downie / MSNBC:
Iran nuclear facilities ‘totally obliterated’ after U.S. strikes, Trump says
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Trump faces bipartisan blowback in Congress on Iran strikes
Politico:
MAGA largely falls in line on Trump's Iran strikes
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:   A Few Thoughts on Trump's Bombing Raid
Emma G. Fitzsimmons / New York Times:
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 …
Discussion: Politico, New York Post and NBC News
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Jonathan Martin / Politico:
Why the New York Mayor's Race Matters
Discussion: New York Post
Jasper Ward / Reuters:
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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Marisa Kabas / The Handbasket:
EXCLUSIVE: The Onion calls out ‘cowardice’ of Congress in full-page NYT ad  —  The ad features a scathing editorial, a physical copy of which was sent to all House and Senate members.  —  If you want to support The Handbasket's 100% independent journalism, become a paid subscriber or leave a tip.
Discussion: Rolling Stone
Anthony Adragna / Politico:
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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New York Times:
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.
 
 
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