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Iran Got Trump All Wrong
Iran Got Trump All Wrong
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1:00 AM

We should not squander this moment, when Iran is uniquely weak and vulnerable and we hold all of the advantages — literally.

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The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
šŸ—žļø Breaking! — 12:22 AM(2h or newer)
12:22 AM

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

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Opinion | Thanks to President Trump, the hour of Iran’s freedom is at hand - The Washington Post
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12:03 AM

Opinion | Thanks to President Trump, the hour of Iran’s freedom is at hand  The Washington Post

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In Ukraine, a Community of ā€˜Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World
In Ukraine, a Community of ā€˜Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World
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12:01 AM

The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity, cars, higher education and much else as distractions from what really matters.

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Opinion | Trump’s Iran gamble - The Washington Post
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11:33 PM

Opinion | Trump’s Iran gamble  The Washington Post

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Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran - The Washington Post
11:12 PM

Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran  The Washington Post

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
10:32 PM

As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

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Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran - The Washington Post
10:31 PM

Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran  The Washington Post

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A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests
A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests
10:15 PM

When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

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See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders
See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders
9:10 PM

Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.

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Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ā€˜Girls’
Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ā€˜Girls’
8:05 PM

A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.

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Opinion | The rotten case for war with Iran - The Washington Post
7:12 PM

Opinion | The rotten case for war with Iran  The Washington Post

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Death of Girl From Los Angeles School Investigated as a Homicide, Police Say
6:59 PM

The Los Angeles police did not offer details on the death of a student at Reseda High School, but a family said that a 12-year-old girl attending the school died after being struck with a water bottle.

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Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
6:45 PM

Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.

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Regime Change in Iran? 4 Opinion Writers on Khamenei Strike.
Regime Change in Iran? 4 Opinion Writers on Khamenei Strike.
6:35 PM

How should Americans feel about the potential for regime change? What happens now?

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How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups
How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups
6:13 PM

Exchanges between two X accounts appear to offer a vivid example of how campaigns may sidestep campaign-finance law to share strategic information.

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How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur
How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur
6:02 PM

The awards show didn’t mention racist slurs when it told the audience that a man with Tourette’s might make ā€œinvoluntarily noises.ā€

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ā€˜The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’ - The Atlantic
5:59 PM

ā€˜The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’  The Atlantic

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Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Seeks Fame and Fortune, Escorted by an F.B.I. SWAT Team
Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Seeks Fame and Fortune, Escorted by an F.B.I. SWAT Team
5:40 PM

Former F.B.I. officials say Mr. Patel beefed up field office staffing near his girlfriend in Nashville and ordered a team to ferry her on errands and to events.

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Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
5:08 PM

Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.

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The Death of Khamenei and the End of an Era - The Atlantic
3:55 PM

The Death of Khamenei and the End of an Era  The Atlantic

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Trump: ā€˜Freedom’ for Iran is goal of ā€˜major military operation’ - The Washington Post
3:23 PM

Trump: ā€˜Freedom’ for Iran is goal of ā€˜major military operation’  The Washington Post

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'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
2:16 PM

In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."

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Epstein Effort to Finance a Dick Cavett Film Undone by Background Check
Epstein Effort to Finance a Dick Cavett Film Undone by Background Check
1:51 PM

Jeffrey Epstein joined Mr. Cavett’s wife in an effort to create a PBS documentary on the talk-show legend. But then the producers did a background check on the financier.

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Opinion | A win for 11.9 million workers - The Washington Post
1:45 PM

Opinion | A win for 11.9 million workers  The Washington Post

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Here's how world leaders are reacting to the US-Israel strikes on Iran
12:31 PM

Several leaders voiced support for the operation – but most, including those who stopped short of condemning it, called for restraint moving forward.

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How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world's oil supply?
10:30 AM

Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.

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What to know about the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran
9:36 AM

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli airstrikes with U.S. support on Saturday. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said.

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Opinion: The Chicago Bears of Indiana
8:00 AM

A storied football team may be moving out of Illinois. Will fans of the Chicago Bears stick with them when they become the Hammond Bears?

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Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
7:56 AM

Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.

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Unlocking the secrets of an ancient plague
7:32 AM

The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.

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Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes
7:21 AM

In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

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North Carolina Democrats latest to chart future of the party in congressional primary
7:00 AM

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

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Trump’s Enormous Gamble on Regime Change in Iran - The Atlantic
6:01 AM

Trump’s Enormous Gamble on Regime Change in Iran  The Atlantic

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An End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel May Be Closer Than You Think - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

An End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel May Be Closer Than You Think  The Atlantic

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QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files
QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files
5:00 AM

The nearly decade-old conspiracy theory does not align neatly with the facts emerging from the documents. That does not seem to matter.

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Could the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Affect the Midterms?
Could the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Affect the Midterms?
5:00 AM

The court is set to decide a major case that could scramble the country’s congressional maps. One crucial factor for this year’s elections is when the ruling lands.

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Pentagon declares Anthropic a threat to national security - The Washington Post
1:34 AM

Pentagon declares Anthropic a threat to national security  The Washington Post

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Pakistan says it is in ā€˜open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes - The Washington Post
1:02 AM

Pakistan says it is in ā€˜open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes  The Washington Post

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Hegseth strikes deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned - The Washington Post
1:01 AM

Hegseth strikes deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned  The Washington Post

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New Geothermal Technology Aims to Produce Clean Energy in Germany
New Geothermal Technology Aims to Produce Clean Energy in Germany
12:00 AM

Developers are using a new geothermal technology in Germany to produce clean energy.

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The Kennedy Center Honors will continue during closure — with a new name - The Washington Post
6:27 PM

The Kennedy Center Honors will continue during closure — with a new name  The Washington Post

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Meet Fancy, 37, the world’s oldest horse — and her lifelong caretaker - The Washington Post
4:05 PM

Meet Fancy, 37, the world’s oldest horse — and her lifelong caretaker  The Washington Post

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Vance: ā€˜No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East - The Washington Post
2:31 PM

Vance: ā€˜No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East  The Washington Post

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ā€˜Bomb and hope’ is not a strategy - The Washington Post
2:30 PM

ā€˜Bomb and hope’ is not a strategy  The Washington Post

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An Iranian Network Is Ready to Act - The Atlantic
2:20 PM

An Iranian Network Is Ready to Act  The Atlantic

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Opinion | The ā€˜God Gap’ in politics is a symptom of a deeper problem - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | The ā€˜God Gap’ in politics is a symptom of a deeper problem  The Washington Post

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Analysis | Republicans are boosting Jasmine Crockett ahead of critical Senate primary - The Washington Post
2:00 PM

Analysis | Republicans are boosting Jasmine Crockett ahead of critical Senate primary  The Washington Post

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The hypothetical nuclear attack that escalated the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

The hypothetical nuclear attack that escalated the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic  The Washington Post

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Column | We’re about to turn night into day. Is that a good idea? - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Column | We’re about to turn night into day. Is that a good idea?  The Washington Post

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Analysis | Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Analysis | Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders  The Washington Post

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How Meta Executives Talked About Child Safety Behind the Scenes - The Atlantic
12:25 PM

How Meta Executives Talked About Child Safety Behind the Scenes  The Atlantic

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Winners of the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest - The Atlantic
8:00 AM

Winners of the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest  The Atlantic

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Elon Musk Moves Against the Russians in Ukraine - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

Elon Musk Moves Against the Russians in Ukraine  The Atlantic

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U.S., Iran complete round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes - The Washington Post
1:21 AM

U.S., Iran complete round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The shadow war that’s strengthening Europe - The Washington Post
12:55 AM

Opinion | The shadow war that’s strengthening Europe  The Washington Post

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Anthropic rejects Pentagon terms for lethal use of its chatbot Claude - The Washington Post
11:09 PM

Anthropic rejects Pentagon terms for lethal use of its chatbot Claude  The Washington Post

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Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency - The Washington Post
11:05 PM

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency  The Washington Post

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DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld - The Washington Post
10:55 PM

DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld  The Washington Post

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Neanderthal males and human females had babies together, ancient DNA reveals - The Washington Post
10:00 PM

Neanderthal males and human females had babies together, ancient DNA reveals  The Washington Post

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North American birds are dying off faster. It signals a human crisis, too. - The Washington Post
10:00 PM

North American birds are dying off faster. It signals a human crisis, too.  The Washington Post

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Judge: IRS broke law ā€˜approximately 42,695 times’ in giving DHS data - The Washington Post
7:56 PM

Judge: IRS broke law ā€˜approximately 42,695 times’ in giving DHS data  The Washington Post

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Cubans attempted to ā€˜infiltrate’ island on U.S. speedboat, Havana says - The Washington Post
7:47 PM

Cubans attempted to ā€˜infiltrate’ island on U.S. speedboat, Havana says  The Washington Post

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Refugee released by Border Patrol found dead, sparking outrage - The Washington Post
7:10 PM

Refugee released by Border Patrol found dead, sparking outrage  The Washington Post

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Anthropic Takes a Stand - The Atlantic
6:47 PM

Anthropic Takes a Stand  The Atlantic

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Why I Got Thrown Out of a Jasmine Crockett Rally - The Atlantic
5:08 PM

Why I Got Thrown Out of a Jasmine Crockett Rally  The Atlantic

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Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom. - The Washington Post
4:05 PM

Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.  The Washington Post

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The First Couple of a Dysfunctional DHS - The Atlantic
3:14 PM

The First Couple of a Dysfunctional DHS  The Atlantic

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Opinion | RFK Jr.’s war on vaccines is coming for the elderly - The Washington Post
2:30 PM

Opinion | RFK Jr.’s war on vaccines is coming for the elderly  The Washington Post

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The High-Stakes Fight Between Hegseth and Anthropic - The Atlantic
1:18 PM

The High-Stakes Fight Between Hegseth and Anthropic  The Atlantic

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RFK Jr. is staying quiet about his vaccine changes as GOP pollsters raise red flags - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

RFK Jr. is staying quiet about his vaccine changes as GOP pollsters raise red flags  The Washington Post

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A Presidential Problem of Canine Proportions - The Atlantic
12:45 PM

A Presidential Problem of Canine Proportions  The Atlantic

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The Degraded State of the Union - The Atlantic
12:11 PM

The Degraded State of the Union  The Atlantic

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The Tariffs Loss Is Paradoxically a Win for Trump - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

The Tariffs Loss Is Paradoxically a Win for Trump  The Atlantic

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Staffer at assisted-living facility charged with killing 87-year-old resident - The Washington Post
1:46 AM

Staffer at assisted-living facility charged with killing 87-year-old resident  The Washington Post

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Lawrence Summers resigns from teaching at Harvard over ties to Jeffrey Epstein - The Washington Post
1:45 AM

Lawrence Summers resigns from teaching at Harvard over ties to Jeffrey Epstein  The Washington Post

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