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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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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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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 …
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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 …

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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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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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 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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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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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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With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge Gamble — President Trump is betting the United States can repel whatever retaliation Iran orders, and that it has destroyed the regime's chances of reconstituting its nuclear program. — Over the past two decades …
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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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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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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 …
At 7:50 this evening, Eastern Time, President Donald J. Trump posted on social media …
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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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Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
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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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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
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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Politico:
MAGA largely falls in line on Trump's Iran strikes
MAGA largely falls in line on Trump's Iran strikes
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
A Few Thoughts on Trump's Bombing Raid
Barak Ravid / Axios:
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
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New York Times:
U.S. Military Is Pulled Back Into Middle East Wars
U.S. Military Is Pulled Back Into Middle East Wars
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Catherine Lucey / Bloomberg:
Trump Makes Dramatic About-Face With Plunge Into Middle East War
Trump Makes Dramatic About-Face With Plunge Into Middle East War
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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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Amalia Huot-Marchand / The Hill:
Republican lawmaker on US bombs against Iran: ‘This is not constitutional’
Republican lawmaker on US bombs against Iran: ‘This is not constitutional’
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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 parliament reportedly backs closure of oil transit channel — Iran's parliament has endorsed closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point off its coast, but the authority rests with regime security officials, per summaries of state-controlled media.
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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.
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GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian — Language tucked into Republicans' tax bill that makes it too expensive for anyone to sue the Trump administration is likely on its way out. — WASHINGTON ― A provision in the GOP's tax-and-spending bill …
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Senate parliamentarian greenlights state AI law freeze in GOP megabill
Senate parliamentarian greenlights state AI law freeze in GOP megabill
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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.