Tensions explode on House floor over Padilla incident  —  Rep. John Mannion (D-N.Y.) shocked colleagues in both parties Thursday by tearing into Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in what sources described as a tense and profane confrontation over the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.).

CNN Security Analyst Defends Kristi Noem and Agents Who Shoved Senator Out of Presser  —  A CNN analyst who once served as an FBI special agent defended some of the tactics used by Secret Service and FBI personnel in their clash with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) Thursday.

Recriminations erupt after Noem guards tackle Padilla  —  “If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question ... you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers,” Padilla said.  —  LOS ANGELES — It began as a garden-variety news conference.

Sen. Padilla Pushed to Ground, Handcuffed for Demanding DHS Not Lie  —  Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.  —  As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem talked about the need to apply constitutional rights …

Israel launches strike against Iran  —  It was unclear how extensive the Israeli strike against Iran was or whether nuclear facilities were targeted.  —  Israel said Thursday that it launched a “preemptive strike” against Iran, raising the specter of a broader regional conflict between the long-time Middle East adversaries.

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran  —  Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.  The attack comes as tensions have reached new heights over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Israel strikes nuclear and missile sites across Iran  —  The Israeli Air Force conducted dozens of strikes in Iran on Thursday targeting nuclear and missile sites.  —  Why it matters: Israel is directly attacking its biggest and best-armed adversary, without clear backing from the U.S.

Judge rules Trump's Guard deployment in Los Angeles is illegal  —  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ordered the president to return control of the Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.  —  A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to relinquish control of California's National Guard troops …

Hegseth won't commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles  —  The Defense secretary declined to say whether the Pentagon would comply with any judicial order blocking Trump's domestic troop deployment.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say whether he would follow the courts …

Trump exceeded powers by sending National Guard, Marines to L.A., judge rules  —  President Donald Trump acted illegally when he ordered thousands of National Guard troops and Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles to combat protests of immigration raids, a federal judge ruled Thursday.