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The Atlantic:
Trump's Two-Week Window for Diplomacy Was a Smoke Screen — Well, he did it. He actually did it. — President Donald Trump had insisted for months that he wanted the ultimate deal with Iran, one that would put a definitive end to the country's ability to produce a nuclear weapon.
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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 …
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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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 …
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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 …
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Cara Anna / Associated Press:
Live updates: US intervenes in war between Israel and Iran by striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's effort to decapitating Iran's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran's threat …
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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.
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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
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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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 …
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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.
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Joshua Keating / Vox:
This time, it's Trump's war — Donald Trump brings America into Israel's war on Iran. … 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.
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Ben Geman / Axios:
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.
Stephen Neukam / Axios:
Top Democrats left in dark on Iran strike plans
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Edward Luce / Financial Times:
Trump has opened a Pandora's box
Trump has opened a Pandora's box
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Washington Post:
With fateful decision, Trump gambles his presidency on war
With fateful decision, Trump gambles his presidency on war
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
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Associated Press:
Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
Transcript of Trump's speech on US strikes on Iran
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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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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Trump faces bipartisan blowback in Congress on Iran strikes
Trump faces bipartisan blowback in Congress on Iran strikes
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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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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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Jennifer Jacobs / CBS News:
Terrorism advisory bulletin warns of “heightened threat environment” in U.S. after Iran strikes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Robert Kagan / The Atlantic:
American Democracy Might Not Survive a War With Iran
David Remnick / New Yorker:
Donald Trump Bombs Iran, and America Waits
Donald Trump Bombs Iran, and America Waits
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Felicia Schwartz / Politico:
US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says
US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says
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Matthew Yglesias / Slow Boring:
21 thoughts on Trump's war with Iran
21 thoughts on Trump's war with Iran
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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 …
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Jonathan Martin / Politico:
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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.
Max Matza / BBC:
Hundreds of Voice of America reporters fired as Trump guts outlet — Hundreds of journalists for Voice of America (VOA) - most of its remaining staff - have been fired by President Donald Trump's administration, effectively shutting down the US-funded news outlet.
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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.
