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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Officials Concede They Don't Know the Fate of Iran's Uranium Stockpile — Both Vice President JD Vance and Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, acknowledged questions about the whereabouts of Iran's stockpile of near-bomb-grade nuclear material.
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Meets the Moment on Iran — The President bombs three nuclear sites to spare the world from an intolerable risk. — “Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Mr. Trump said Saturday night. He made clear Iran brought this on itself.
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Washington Post:
Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iran as unprovoked and unjustified — Iran's foreign minister is in Moscow seeking support but other than condemning the attack, Putin has not taken any major moves to back Tehran — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday condemned the U.S. and Israeli attacks …
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New York Times:
Shifting Views and Misdirection: How Trump Decided to Strike Iran … Standing at the lectern in the White House briefing room on Thursday afternoon, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, read a message she said came “directly from the president.”
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Israel attacking government sites in Iran as Trump floats regime change — Israel said it is carrying out attacks on Iranian government sites and “regime targets” —including the notorious Evin Prison — as President Trump muses publicly about regime change in Tehran.
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Wired:
What Satellite Images Reveal About the US Bombing of Iran's Nuclear Sites — The US concentrated its attack on Fordow, an enrichment plant built hundreds of feet underground. Aerial photos give important clues about what damage the “bunker-buster” bombs may have caused.
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Peter Nicholas / NBC News:
'Biden didn't start any wars': Democrats sharpen their arguments against Trump's foreign policy — In the wake of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Democrats are pointing to Trump's own promises that he wouldn't ensnare the country in foreign conflicts. — WASHINGTON — Democrats are seizing …
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
Trump's reckless Iran strikes could backfire spectacularly
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Mohamad Bazzi / The Guardian:
Like George W Bush, Trump has started a reckless war based on a lie
Like George W Bush, Trump has started a reckless war based on a lie
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New York Times:
Inside Trump's Decision
Inside Trump's Decision
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Ethan Bronner / Bloomberg:
Debate Rages Within Israel on When to Stop Strikes Against Iran
Debate Rages Within Israel on When to Stop Strikes Against Iran
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Simon Tisdall / The Guardian:
No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war - and there will be profound and lasting consequences
No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war - and there will be profound and lasting consequences
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Miranda Devine / New York Post:
Trump's ‘spectacular’ Iran strike could carve his place in history as most courageous leader since Ronald Reagan
Trump's ‘spectacular’ Iran strike could carve his place in history as most courageous leader since Ronald Reagan
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Mark Landler / New York Times:
Iran's Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow
Iran's Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow
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NBC News:
Trump's team launches group to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie
Trump's team launches group to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie
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NBC News:
U.S. braces for Iran's response after overnight strikes on nuclear sites
U.S. braces for Iran's response after overnight strikes on nuclear sites
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Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
How Israel deceived the United States about its nuclear weapons program
Andrew Stiles / The Washington Free Beacon:
Obama Bros Go Ballistic After Trump Bombs Iranian Nuke Program
Obama Bros Go Ballistic After Trump Bombs Iranian Nuke Program
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Trump administration says U.S. does not seek regime change in Iran
Trump administration says U.S. does not seek regime change in Iran
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Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Investigates How Much of Iran's Nuclear Program Was Destroyed—And How Much Remains
U.S. Investigates How Much of Iran's Nuclear Program Was Destroyed—And How Much Remains
New York Times:
6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.' Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.' Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
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MSNBC:
‘Make Iran Great Again?’: Trump contradicts his top officials on potential regime change
‘Make Iran Great Again?’: Trump contradicts his top officials on potential regime change
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New York Times:
Trump's Risky Gamble on Attacking Iran
Trump's Risky Gamble on Attacking Iran
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate parliamentarian rejects GOP attempt to authorize states to conduct immigration enforcement — The Senate parliamentarian has rejected several more provisions in the Republican megabill to enact President Trump's agenda, including language authorizing states to conduct border security …
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Polls show Trump's big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage — GOP leaders hope to begin votes on the legislation this week in the Senate, where they can afford only three defections. — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is facing political headwinds for his …
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U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget:
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Has More Provisions That Violate the Byrd Rule, According to Senate Parliamentarian — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republicans' “One Big, Beautiful Bill” continues to include provisions that violate the Senate's Byrd Rule, according to the Senate Parliamentarian …
Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
New York City Mayoral Poll: Mamdani Catches Cuomo In Rank Choice Voting — Home Polls New York City Mayoral Poll: Mamdani Catches Cuomo In Rank Choice Voting — The final Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary finds former Governor Andrew Cuomo leading …
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Carl Campanile / New York Post:
Shocking poll shows Zohran Mamdani overtaking Andrew Cuomo in NYC's ranked choice primary — Lefty upstart Zohran Mamdani has leapfrogged over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city's ranked choice Democratic primary for mayor, according to a stunning new poll released Monday.
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Financial Times:
Germany and Italy pressed to bring $245bn of gold home from US — Trump's attacks on the Fed and growing geopolitical risks reignite public debate about repatriating bullion — Olaf Storbeck in Frankfurt and Amy Kazmin in Rome — Germany and Italy are facing calls to move their gold …
Daniel Diaz / The Santanero:
Landscaper violently detained by agents in Santa Ana has three Marine sons — A Tustin landscaper has been identified by his eldest Marine vet son after he was violently detained by immigration agents in Santa Ana. — Narciso Barranco of Tustin (pictured in orange on the far left) …
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Laura Romero / ABC News:
ICE will likely detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite judge's motion to have him released — Abrego Garcia was returned to the U.S. after being mistakenly deported. — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025. — Abrego Garcia Family via Reuters
Parisa Hafezi / Reuters:
Succession plans for Iran's Khamenei hit top gear — The clock's ticking for senior clerics seeking a successor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — A three-man committee from a top clerical body, appointed by Khamenei himself two years ago to identify his replacement …
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Reuters:
Tankers U-turn, zig-zag, pause around Strait of Hormuz — At least two supertankers made U-turns at the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys.

