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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure — The Trump administration asked Israel on Monday not to carry out further strikes on energy facilities in Iran, particularly oil infrastructure, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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Claire Carter / Washington Examiner:
Trump says US destroyed 10 ‘inactive’ Iranian mine-laying vessels — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces had destroyed 10 Iranian vessels he described as “inactive” but capable of laying naval mines as tensions escalate over the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Edward Luce / Financial Times:
Taco on Iran will come too late for Trump — The US president has already done lasting damage to international trust in America — Sometime soon Donald Trump will ring the closing bell on his Iran war. That moment will have less to do with whether his mission is accomplished (whatever that is) than how much pain he can endure.
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Sen. John Kennedy apologizes for Iran school strike after Trump suggests enemy misfire — WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) offered an apology on behalf of America for the airstrike on an Iranian girls' school that local officials say killed 175 pupils and teachers …
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Associated Press:
Live updates: About 140 US troops wounded in Iran war, 8 severely, Pentagon says — EDITED BY PATRICK QUINN, BRIAN P. D. HANNON, FRANK GRIFFITHS, LUENA RODRIGUEZ-FEO VILEIRA, MICHAEL WARREN, DREW CALLISTER AND NELL CLARK … UN Security Council to vote on demanding Iran stop attacking its Arab neighbors
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Herb Scribner / Axios:
5 scenarios for how the Iran war could end
5 scenarios for how the Iran war could end
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Associated Press:
Iran Live Updates: Pakistani Navy Escorts Tankers as Conflict Chokes Off Oil Traffic
Iran Live Updates: Pakistani Navy Escorts Tankers as Conflict Chokes Off Oil Traffic
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Finya Swai / Politico:
MAGA war skeptics rage over Lindsey Graham
MAGA war skeptics rage over Lindsey Graham
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CNN:
The grim choice facing the Trump administration: Economic or naval collapse?
The grim choice facing the Trump administration: Economic or naval collapse?
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
TACOs With a Side of War Porn
TACOs With a Side of War Porn
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Stephen Collinson / CNN:
Why Trump can't explain the start — or the endgame — of the war in Iran
Why Trump can't explain the start — or the endgame — of the war in Iran
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Politico:
US official: ‘Not true’ Navy successfully escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz
US official: ‘Not true’ Navy successfully escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
It has become clear that Trump had no plan in Iran other than to strike it, knock out the leaders …
Lee Ying Shan / CNBC:
Oil extends slide as investors assess Trump comments on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz
Oil extends slide as investors assess Trump comments on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Retired Army general: Iran regime ‘fundamentally miscalculated’ Trump
Retired Army general: Iran regime ‘fundamentally miscalculated’ Trump
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Jordain Carney / Politico:
Thune eyes action on SAVE America Act next week — without a ‘talking filibuster’ — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is aiming to take action on a GOP-only election bill next week — without pursuing a longshot procedural gambit advocated by some Republican hard-liners.
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
GOP leaders, Trump see tensions flare over Senate filibuster — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is standing his ground against President Trump's campaign to pressure Republicans to radically reinterpret the filibuster rule to pass sweeping voting reform, a contest of wills …
Politico:
Trump's revised SAVE America Act faces headwinds in the House — DORAL, Florida — President Donald Trump's call for congressional action on an updated elections overhaul is facing serious doubts from senior House Republicans who aren't convinced it can pass the chamber a third time.
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Politico:
Capitol agenda: Trump's Doral demands ripple through GOP
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Jack Fitzpatrick / MS NOW:
Trump's newest pledge has Democrats cheering — and Republicans squirming
Trump's newest pledge has Democrats cheering — and Republicans squirming
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Washington Post:
Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job — The Social Security inspector general's office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familiar with the process.
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Axios:
Scoop: White House tells House Republicans to stop talking about mass deportations … - Nearly half — 49% — of Americans say Trump's mass deportation campaign is too aggressive, including 1 in 5 voters who backed the president in 2024, a Politico poll from January found.
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NBC News:
FBI finds ‘explosive residue’ in storage unit related to ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’ outside NYC mayor's home — The FBI said Tuesday it also conducted a controlled detonation of material found in the Pennsylvania storage unit due to safety concerns. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE
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Reuters:
Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say — As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded so far in the war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. — The figure has not been previously reported and is far higher …
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Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations — Federal agencies Donald Trump Diversity and equity — Ed Martin, an outspoken Trump administration official, is facing attorney discipline proceedings in Washington, DC, for a letter he sent …
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Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic:
Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab — The Pentagon spent more money in September—the end of the 2025 fiscal year—than it had in any other year since 2008. But a good chunk of the budget wasn't used for anything that could be considered a pertinent military expense.
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NBC News:
Trump has questioned aides about Corey Lewandowski's role in DHS ad campaign, sources say — The $220 million ad campaign was at the center of a pair of contentious congressional hearings last week that led in part to Trump's decision to fire Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary.
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Paul Waldman / Public Notice:
The worst cabinet in American history — Public Notice is supported by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️ — ☄️ Subscribe to PN ☄️ — While he may not have quite the walking-car-crash charisma of the woman he's set to replace …
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Axios:
Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year — Nearly seven months ago, Ukrainian officials tried to sell the U.S. their battle-proven technology for downing Iranian-made attack drones. They even made a PowerPoint presentation — obtained exclusively by Axios …
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Ellen Mitchell / The Hill:
Erika Kirk appointed to Air Force Academy board — President Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors, having her replace her late husband. — Consisting of 16 members, the Board of Visitors is responsible …
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Joel Jacobs / ProPublica:
Credit Bureaus Are Leaving More Mistakes on Frustrated Consumers' Reports Under Trump's CFPB — Rebecca Sheppard specializes in untangling other people's financial messes. But for nearly a year, the Colorado accountant has been unable to fix a glaring error on her own credit report.
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Victoria Guida / Politico:
Tillis ‘optimistic’ roadblock to Fed chair confirmation will be resolved — Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday he was hopeful that issues surrounding the Federal Reserve would be resolved, allowing Kevin Warsh's nomination as central bank chair to move forward.
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Brandi Buchman / HuffPost:
Another Statue Of Trump And Epstein Appears On National Mall — This Time Inspired By ‘Titanic’ — Giant statue, right ahead! — President Donald Trump has hung banners of his face all over Washington, D.C., including in front of the Justice Department and Labor Department.
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Paul Krugman:
Why I Don't Speak American — And why it's a problem that Pete Hegseth says he does — At a summit with Latin American leaders over the weekend, Marco Rubio said a few words in Spanish. Then Pete Hegseth popped up to say “I only speak American.” And that's why we're facing disaster in the Persian Gulf.
Dana Rubinstein / New York Times:
Mamdani Chooses His Words Carefully After Alleged Terror Attack — Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been spare in his remarks following the attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion and arrests of two men who said they were motivated by ISIS. — In the days after a homemade bomb laced with metal …
Samuel Benson / Politico:
Ted Cruz, Tucker Carlson reignite feud over Iran war … Cruz's remarks come after Carlson belittled Cruz and other Americans who trust Israeli military intelligence during his podcast last week. — “No offense to Ted Cruz or all the other dumbos who are always saying …
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Raw Story, Jewish Insider, Townhall, The Hill, Mediaite and Israpundit
Meredith Lee Hill / Politico:
Mike Johnson declines to condemn Republicans' anti-Muslim remarks — DORAL, Florida — Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he has discussed “our tone and our message” with the two House Republicans who have made anti-Muslim remarks in recent days but defended the right of the lawmakers to oppose “the impostion of Sharia law.”
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Dell Cameron / Wired:
DHS Ousts CBP Privacy Officers Who Questioned ‘Illegal’ Orders — Department of Homeland Security leaders removed top privacy officers who objected to mislabeling government records to block their public release, WIRED has learned. — The US Department of Homeland Security removed multiple career Customs …

