U.S. forces strike targets in Iran following shipping attacks, and top Democrats urge a Maine Senate nominee to step aside.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. Strikes 80-Plus Targets in Iran

   U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes against over 80 targets in Iran after Tehran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated that the unwarranted aggression proves the ceasefire with Iran is over.

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   Senate Race

   Top Democrats Urge Maine Senate Nominee to Drop Out

   Top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are calling on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race following sexual assault allegations. A woman accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021, though he has denied the claims.

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   Labor & Justice

   DOJ Challenges Key EEOC Anti-Discrimination Framework

   The Trump administration's Department of Justice is challenging a longstanding legal framework used by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to combat workplace discrimination. Civil rights advocates warn the policy shift discards a vital tool for enforcing equal opportunity laws across federal and private sectors.

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   U.S.-Israel Relations

   Rahm Emanuel Assails Netanyahu in Tel Aviv Speech

   Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel delivered a sharp critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a speech in Tel Aviv. Emanuel warned that Netanyahu's leadership is driving the country toward a dead end, noting that American political coalitions are shifting.

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   Cultural Politics

   White House Escalates Attack on Native American Museum

   A 162-page report released by the White House Domestic Policy Council criticizes the National Museum of the American Indian for pushing a radical, activist ideology. The Trump administration's report faults the Smithsonian institution for its use of land acknowledgments and mentions of genocide.

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   NATO Summit

   U.S. Moves to Lift Sanctions on Turkey at NATO Summit

   While attending the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump announced that the U.S. is lifting sanctions against Turkey. The shift in policy could pave the way for Turkey to be readmitted to the F-35 fighter jet program as NATO unveils billions in new arms deals.