Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now?
Iran maintains ties with a range of countries, including Turkey, India, Russia and China. Yet in this war, their support is mostly rhetoric.
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NY Times
Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now?
NY Times
The Long March of Presidential Power That Led to War on Iran
Presidents have sidestepped Congress to launch limited military strikes for decades. Trump’s decision to attack Iran is an aggressive escalation.
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NY Times
The Long March of Presidential Power That Led to War on Iran
NY Times
Does the Iran War Put America First?
How the antiwar right sees Trump’s foreign policy.
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NY Times
Does the Iran War Put America First?
NY Times
Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran
“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said.
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NY Times
Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran
Politico
Centrist Dems met to plot 2028. Then Iran happened.
At a gathering this week, top center-left consultants and strategists for rumored presidential hopefuls pitched how to talk about foreign policy.
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Politico
Centrist Dems met to plot 2028. Then Iran happened.
LA Times
Senate rejects war powers measure to withdraw forces from Iran
The U.S. Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's ability to conduct further military operations against Iran.
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LA Times
Senate rejects war powers measure to withdraw forces from Iran
LA Times
Commentary: Iran, Israel, pet otters and hair gel. Gavin Newsom's book tour stops in L.A.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's book tour stops in Los Angeles.
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LA Times
Commentary: Iran, Israel, pet otters and hair gel. Gavin Newsom's book tour stops in L.A.
LA Times
Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, as White House demands allied cooperation
The U.S. war effort against Iran was gaining momentum Wednesday, top U.S. officials said. A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship.
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LA Times
Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, as White House demands allied cooperation
LA Times
Israel believes Iran war could last months, testing U.S. resolve
The prospect of extended combat creates novel political risks and uncertainties for President Trump.
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LA Times
Israel believes Iran war could last months, testing U.S. resolve
LA Times
News Analysis: Toppling Iraq's Hussein unleashed chaos. Why Iran war poses similar risks
President Trump's military operation against Iran risks repeating the unforeseen consequences of the Iraq war launched by President George W. Bush in 2003.
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LA Times
News Analysis: Toppling Iraq's Hussein unleashed chaos. Why Iran war poses similar risks
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LA Times
Arellano: Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing
California's Democratic Party leaders need a rude awakening. Making them sweat about a gubernatorial primary is a start, writes columnist Gustavo Arellano.
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LA Times
Arellano: Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing
LA Times
Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.
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LA Times
Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'
LA Times
Struggling Democrats need to drop out of California's crowded governor race or risk a GOP win, party leader warns
A big field of candidates makes it possible for a Republican to be elected governor. California's Democratic Party leader told unviable candidates to bow out.
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LA Times
Struggling Democrats need to drop out of California's crowded governor race or risk a GOP win, party leader warns
LA Times
Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.
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LA Times
Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
LA Times
Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school
The Supreme Court majority said the student privacy policy enforced in California infringes on parents' rights and the free exercise of religion.
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LA Times
Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school
ABC
WATCH: Boat detaches from trailer on busy California freeway
No injuries were reported after a boat detached from a trailer and went careening out of control on a Southern California freeway.
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ABC
WATCH: Boat detaches from trailer on busy California freeway
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Politico
Texas Latinos turned out in massive numbers for Democrats
In multiple Latino-majority counties, more people cast Democratic votes on Tuesday than voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
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Politico
Texas Latinos turned out in massive numbers for Democrats
Politico
‘A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats’
James Talarico prevailed in a hard-fought Democratic contest. Now he waits to see if he'll face scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — or four-term Sen. John Cornyn.
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Politico
‘A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats’
Politico
Ties to Israel plague Democrats in top primaries post-Gaza
In Illinois, Texas and Michigan, candidates have been forced to address connections to Israel as support wanes among Democrats.
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Politico
Ties to Israel plague Democrats in top primaries post-Gaza
LA Times
Senate Republicans join Democrats in grilling Noem over ICE shooting deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questions from Republicans as well as Democrats in an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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LA Times
Senate Republicans join Democrats in grilling Noem over ICE shooting deaths
china
NY Times
In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure
China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.
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NY Times
In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure
NY Times
China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades
The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.
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NY Times
China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades
NBC
China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world.
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NBC
China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
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ABC
WATCH: Clintons' deposition tapes released by House Oversight Committee
The House Oversight Committee released video of the the Clintons' depositions as part of an inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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ABC
WATCH: Clintons' deposition tapes released by House Oversight Committee
NBC
House lawmakers are heading for the exit at the fastest rate in decades
The number of congressional retirements announced in the House this election cycle is the second highest since recordkeeping began nearly a century ago.
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NBC
House lawmakers are heading for the exit at the fastest rate in decades
NBC
House Ethics Committee launches investigation into embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales
The Texas Republican, who on Wednesday appeared to admit having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, faces a primary runoff on May 26.
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NBC
House Ethics Committee launches investigation into embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales
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NBC
Inside the underground nerve center of Israel's first responders
NBC News visited the main nerve center for Israel’s primary emergency service, Magen David Adom, as the country was on stand by for retaliatory drone strikes.
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NBC
Inside the underground nerve center of Israel's first responders