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Live updates: Trump on ‘Operation Epic Fury’; won’t rule out sending U.S. troops into Iran if ‘necessary’

Iran's top national security official, Ali Larijani, vowed "we will not negotiate with the United States," as the conflict intensified after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Image: TOPSHOT-LEBANON-IRAN-ISRAEL-US-CONFLICT
22h ago

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

Trump says 'we expect casualties' after Iran strikes but 'in the end it's going to be a great deal for the world'

Trump's comments come after U.S. Central Command said three U.S. service members had been killed during the operation.
A plume of smoke rises over buildings
A plume of smoke rises over buildings
2d ago

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

Trump says 'a large amount' of Iran's leadership is gone

In a phone call with NBC News, Trump said, "The people that make all the decisions, most of them are gone, not only from the one attack, but from two others."
Donald Trump appears on a TV screen in the White House briefing room.
Donald Trump appears on a TV screen in the White House briefing room.
2d ago

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, religious cleric who ruled Iran for decades, killed in strikes

Khamenei took part in the 1979 revolution and oversaw the brutal crackdown in recent weeks that killed thousands.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a stage with army personnel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a stage with army personnel.

Democrats and a few Republicans say they'll force a vote to limit Trump in Iran

Republicans in Congress largely praised President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran, but a few of them joined Democrats in saying he needs congressional authorization for war.
Mike Johnson and John Thune.
Mike Johnson and John Thune.
2d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

So far, 28 states have broken from new childhood vaccine recommendations, according to a research group.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.

Trump touted support for gun rights but has defended restrictions in court

The Trump administration has eased some loosening of laws while defending others. Second Amendment advocates say it has fallen short.
A shadow system pistol is displayed for sale in a gun store behind glass
A shadow system pistol is displayed for sale in a gun store behind glass
3d ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Bill Clinton testifies in House Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Clinton is the first sitting or former president to testify before members of Congress in more than 40 years.
Donald Trump stands at a podium
Donald Trump stands at a podium

Radiohead tells Trump's ICE to take down a video using their song

Radiohead's PR agency said the song was used in an ICE "propaganda" video without the band's permission.
Radiohead band.
Radiohead band.

Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he 'saw nothing' and 'did nothing wrong' related to Epstein

The closed-door testimony makes him the first sitting or former president to testify before members of Congress in over 40 years.
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
3d ago

Joe Biden

Joe Biden

Biden seizes on Trump's sinking favorability in a combative speech in South Carolina

The former president accused Trump of squandering his legacy and having a "weird obsession with Barack Obama."
Former President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd from a podium.
Former President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd from a podium.