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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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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 …
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‘There Is No Intel’: Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say — Following Trump's attacks on Iran, an admin official tells Rolling Stone, “The intelligence assessments have not really changed” … Just months ago, Trump's Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified …
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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 …

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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A mad king's pointless war is where Donald Trump was always heading — “We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also by the wars that we end, and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into.” — Donald Trump's second inaugural address, Jan. 20In a sense, you gotta hand it to Donald Trump.

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.

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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Trump's Courageous and Correct Decision — For decades, a succession of American presidents pledged that they were willing to use force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. But it was President Trump who, by bombing three of Iran's key nuclear sites on Sunday morning …
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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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The US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran and claims ‘severe damage’ at nuclear sites
The US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran and claims ‘severe damage’ at nuclear sites
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Anthony L. Fisher / MSNBC:
America joined Israel's war with Iran — and Trump is surrounded by a confederacy of dunces
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
The United States Bombed Iran. What Comes Next?
The United States Bombed Iran. What Comes Next?
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Some lawmakers in both parties question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes
Some lawmakers in both parties question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes
Andrew Solender / Axios:
AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes
AOC floats Trump impeachment over Iran strikes
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Sarah Beth Hensley / Associated Press:
Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used ‘misdirection’ and decoys
Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used ‘misdirection’ and decoys
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When Hegemons Backslide — Trump has been [cough] gunning for the US international order since long before he was inaugurated.
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Trump's War — Despite campaigning as the anti-war candidate, after just five months …
Trump's War — Despite campaigning as the anti-war candidate, after just five months …
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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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U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team
U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team
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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge Gamble
With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge Gamble
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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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Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
The Dangerous Consequences of Donald Trump's Strikes in Iran
The Dangerous Consequences of Donald Trump's Strikes in Iran
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Donica Phifer / Axios:
U.S. has “no interest” in putting troops on the ground in Iran, Vance says
U.S. has “no interest” in putting troops on the ground in Iran, Vance says
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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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Politico:
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
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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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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's Parliament Votes To Close Straits of Hormuz After US Attacks — The Iranian Parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, according to media reports. — Any final decision on retaliation, however …
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Ben Geman / Axios:
Iran parliament reportedly backs closure of oil transit channel
Iran parliament reportedly backs closure of oil transit channel
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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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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 — Both parties made their arguments before the parliamentarian Thursday. — The Senate's rules referee late Saturday allowed Republicans to include in their megabill a 10-year moratorium on enforcing state …
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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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Republican's Life-Threatening Pregnancy Collided With Florida's Abortion Politics — Due in August with her first child, Rep. Kat Cammack says doctors last year hesitated to treat her ectopic pregnancy — Rep. Kat Cammack arrived at the emergency room in May 2024 terrified by what she had just learned …