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Trump says he might have 'forced Israel's hand' in Iran strike decision as critics question war powers

President Donald Trump claimed Iran's supreme leader was planning to attack first, justifying joint U.S.-Israel strikes against the country without congressional approval....

Fox News Poll: Views are divided on US action against Iran

New poll reveals voters split 50-50 on Iran military action despite 61% viewing country as security threat. Trump's handling criticized by majority....

Supreme Court ruling on secretive California gender policy could reshape parent rights fights nationwide

Supreme Court delivers major win for parental rights advocates, temporarily blocking California's policy keeping parents in dark about gender issues....

DHS defends ad blitz amid Senate scrutiny, says campaign drove 2.2M self-deportations and saved taxpayers $39B

DHS claimed its $200 million ad campaign saved taxpayers billions by prompting millions of illegal immigrants to self-deport, despite senators' criticism....

Nancy Mace to force vote targeting fellow GOP lawmaker accused of affair with staffer

Rep. Nancy Mace is forcing a vote targeting sexual harassment allegations against fellow Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales....

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Iran war live updates: Trump says U.S. to offer insurance for Gulf shipping and escort tankers

Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei....

Trump administration offers shifting narrative for U.S. war in Iran as Democrats pounce

Trump said when the invasion began his objective was to "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group."...

Stock futures are flat as traders monitor latest developments in U.S.-Iran war: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session down just over 400 points. The 30-stock index curtailed its losses after falling more than 1,200 points at the low....

Sam Altman tells OpenAI staffers that military's 'operational decisions' are up to the government

In an all-hands meetings with OpenAI employees on Tuesday, CEO Sam Altman said his company doesn't get to choose how the military uses its technology. ...

Emerging market debt offers higher yield and diversification – but proceed carefully

Investors can diversify their fixed income portfolio with emerging market debt exposure, but the sector comes with several risks....

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5 Things to Know About Senate Candidate Ken Paxton of Texas

The Texas attorney general rode into office on a Tea Party wave and has faced several high-profile scandals during his tenure....

5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of Texas

A longtime fixture of Republican politics in Texas, he has occasionally criticized President Trump....

5 Things to Know About Representative Wesley Hunt of Texas

He entered the Republican Senate primary late and has been an underdog in the contest....

U.S. Releases Names of Soldiers Killed in War With Iran

Six U.S. troops were killed by an Iranian drone that exploded at a military base in Kuwait....

How The Times Reports Live Election Results and Calls Races

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