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The US war with Iran is not a China checkmate
Nothing would give China’s leader more satisfaction than watching the US bog itself down in yet another Middle East quagmire.
4 min readSemafor
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U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump warns of long campaign
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 3 of the war.
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Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents. The justices halted the state court ruling that had ordered New York's redistricting commission to redraw the district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis that covers Staten Island and a small piece of Brooklyn. The outcome is a victory for Republicans in a national tug-of-war over redistricting that could determine control of the closely divided House of Representatives.
Associated Press1 min read - Politics
Poll: What partisans want from their parties ahead of 2026 primary season
President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
3 min read - Politics
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York
The US Supreme Court on Monday approved an emergency appeal from a Republican congresswoman in New York who asked the justices to block a state court ruling that ordered her Staten Island-based district to be redrawn ahead of the midterm election.
1 min readCNN
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What we know about the widening US war with Iran on the conflict’s third day
Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region, sparking fears for the global economy and leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
9 min read - World
Melania Trump urges protecting children’s education at UN after Iran school strike
The first lady’s UN security council speech came days after Iranian media reported an airstrike killed 165 people and injured 96 others at girls’ school
3 min readThe Guardian
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Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
Across the country, progressives are lighting a fire that they hope will catapult Democrats back to power in Congress this year. But here in a hotel ballroom, the party’s beleaguered moderates have another message — not so fast. Leaders at Third Way's conference talked over and over about how Democrats can’t swing too far left in the midterms, or when picking their next presidential nominee, if they have any hope of winning back the White House. Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.
Associated Press4 min read - World
Sixth American service member killed in Iran operation
US military also says three US fighter jets were shot down over in ‘friendly fire’ incident, all six crew members survived
4 min read - Politics
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
For Democrats demoralized at being shut out of power in Washington, the past several months have offered reason for optimism. A party often beset by ideological division has largely been unified in opposition to President Donald Trump's hardline immigration tactics, particularly after two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis. Heading into a midterm election year in which they are just a few seats shy of reclaiming the U.S. House majority, Democrats have also kept the White House on defense with criticism of Trump's economic policies and ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.
Associated Press5 min read - Politics
DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
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WorldWhy did Trump attack Iran? Is the U.S. at war now? How long will this last? A complete FAQ on the new Mideast conflict.
Everything you need to know to make sense of what's happening — and what could happen next.
9 min readYahoo News
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US sanctions Rwanda’s top army officers over DR Congo conflict
The penalties caused tensions to flare between both countries.
3 min read - US
Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration
3 min read - Politics
DNC scraps midterm convention plans
The committee also announced the dates and potential locations for its 2028 presidential nominating convention.
1 min readPolitico
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GOP targets California for ballot fight on voter ID
Proponents of a verification law today began submitting signatures to put the issue on the November ballot.
6 min read - Politics
Charlie Kirk’s legacy, cheaper iPhone, prehistoric hookups: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
3 min read - Politics
The Trump team’s shifting story on war with Iran
“We’re very clear-eyed,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Monday about the Trump administration’s war with Iran. He said it had “clear objectives” and assured that the mission “is very, very clear” to American soldiers.
8 min read - World
Iran’s ferocious retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has rattled its neighbors
Arab states in the Persian Gulf tried to prevent a US-Israeli strike on Iran. Now, as Tehran retaliates, their own territories are under fire.
7 min read - US
No warning, no siren: Six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait
The first US service members to die in the conflict between the US and Iran were killed by a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift operations center at a civilian port in Kuwait on Sunday morning local time, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
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Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
3 min read - US
Why Gorsuch brought up how drunk John Adams and James Madison got ‘back in the day’
A Supreme Court hearing showed the illogic of both the war on drugs and the court’s Second Amendment precedent.
6 min readMS NOW
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US House committee releases videos of the Clintons’ Epstein testimonies
Bill and Hillary Clinton last week faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about the convicted sex offender
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Polymarket wagers on Iran strikes raise concerns about death-based betting
More Democrats are sounding the alarm on a grim sector of online gambling in which bettors are making bank on Trump’s war on Iran.
3 min read - Politics
CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Centcom raises ‘Epic Fury’ death toll to 6 service members
The U.S. military said on Monday that six U.S. service members have been killed so far in Iran operations since the U.S. and Israel launched a striking campaign against the Islamic Republic. American forces recovered the remains of two service members from a facility that was hit during Iran’s “initial attacks” in the region, U.S.…
2 min readThe Hill
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Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday
In any other year, Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square would be crowded with revelers on the Jewish holiday of Purim. But this year, air raid sirens are sending Israelis to shelters instead.
4 min read - Politics
Zinke announces he won’t seek reelection
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), a former Interior Secretary during President Trump’s first term, said Monday he will not seek reelection this November. Zinke, who has represented Montana in the lower chamber for three non-consecutive terms, wrote in a letter to Montanans that he has “quietly undergone” multiple surgeries since returning to Congress in January 2023…
3 min read - Politics
Vance advice to Trump on Iran attack included reservations
Vice President JD Vance argued in favor of a large-scale attack on Iran in the lead-up to Saturday’s strikes on the country but also expressed reservations about military attacks in general, according to reporting by the New York Times. Vance reportedly said during a meeting in the White House’s Situation Room on Feb. 18 that…
1 min read - World
Six dead, 18 service members injured in Iran operation
The number of American personnel killed and injured in Operation Epic Fury rose on Monday.
3 min readMilitary Times
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Live updates: Trump lays out Iran attack’s objectives; US casualties rise to 6
President Trump on Monday said Iran’s growth of its ballistic missile program, plus its resumption of trying to build a nuclear weapon, warranted the U.S. and Israeli attacks that began Saturday and took out the nation’s supreme leader. “An Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be an intolerable threat to the…
1 min read - Politics
Democratic White House hopefuls blast Trump on Iran — while making slightly different points
Democrats eyeing a White House bid in 2028 have unanimously opposed President Trump’s strikes on Iran but have split on their rationale, highlighting different approaches on what could be a crucial issue. While many expect the 2028 presidential race to be dominated by domestic economic issues, the differing views offer an early glimpse at how…
4 min read - Politics
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
Ryan Zinke, a Montana Republican who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump's first administration, said Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. House, citing health concerns. The decision gives Democrats an outside chance to pick up a House seat in a state that has veered to the right politically over the past decade. Republicans have a narrow 218-214 majority in the House, with three seats vacant ahead of November's midterm elections.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
Trump neck rash from ‘preventative’ skin treatment, White House says
President using ‘very common cream’, personal doctor Sean Barbarella says without giving details
2 min read - US
Bill Clinton reveals how he met Epstein, and other revelations from his deposition
More than nine hours of footage paint a picture of how powerful public figures interfaced with the late financier and convicted sex offender.
7 min read - Health
Acting CDC director Bhattacharya urges measles vaccines
Jay Bhattacharya, the recently appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Monday urged families to consider vaccinating against measles as outbreaks across the country continue. In a video statement posted on the social media platform X, Bhattacharya discussed the steps that the CDC is taking the address the measles…
2 min read - World
Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government opened a 10-day registration period Monday for political parties to run in an upcoming general election, a critical step for a country that hasn’t held one in more than a decade as deadly gang violence persists. Heavily armed soldiers and police surrounded the headquarters of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council as a handful of political operatives for long-established parties picked up the necessary paperwork. Joining them was Pierre Dieu-Donné Delice, a psychologist who heads a new party called Tools for Another Haiti.
Associated Press3 min read - US
Founding-era drunkards dominate at Supreme Court gun argument
The Supreme Court justices tripped through the world of controlled substances and alcohol on Monday as they scrutinized whether the government can constitutionally bar unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. The arguments revealed a majority sympathetic to a marijuana user challenging his criminal prosecution under the Second Amendment, though the contours of the court’s ruling…
5 min read - Politics
Justice Department to throw in the towel on Trump’s campaign against law firms
Those looking for evidence to bolster the “when you fight, you win” thesis need look no further than these developments.
3 min read - Politics
House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton depositions
The House Oversight Committee on Monday released video footage of its depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton, showing the former president and former secretary of state’s responses as they were grilled about their connections to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton, during her Thursday appearance, told lawmakers she did not recall ever meeting Epstein, and…
1 min read - World
Trump projects war on Iran could last ‘four to five weeks’
The president estimated the attacks could last four to five weeks but said the U.S. was capable of extending the bombardment far longer.
2 min read - Politics
Judge again blocks Noem restrictions on lawmakers’ ICE facility visits
A federal judge again struck down a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy seeking to block lawmakers from making unannounced visits to immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb on Monday found the latest iteration of an order from Secretary Kristi Noem requiring lawmakers to give seven days notice before visiting a facility also ran…
2 min read - Politics
House Oversight Committee releases video of Clinton depositions on Epstein
The House Oversight Committee has released video footage of the closed-door depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton that occurred last week in Chappaqua, New York, as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
10 min read - Politics
House Oversight Committee releases videos of Clinton depositions on Jeffrey Epstein
The House Oversight Committee released video of last week’s interviews with former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton in its Jeffrey Epstein probe.
4 min readNBC News
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Tucker Carlson sought to talk Trump out of Iran war: Report
Tucker Carlson reportedly sought to talk President Trump out of going to war with Iran, The New York Times reported Monday. In a lengthy piece that outlined how Trump, at the urging of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, decided to launch military action against Iran, the newspaper reported that Carlson met with the president three…
2 min read - Politics
56 percent expect Iran strikes to grow into long-term conflict: Survey
More than half of Americans expect the recent strikes against Iran to grow into a long-term conflict, according to a poll released Monday. In the CNN poll, 56 percent of respondents said they believed “a long-term military conflict between the US and Iran” is “very likely” or “somewhat likely.” Thirty percent in the poll said…
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