AP: 16 U.S. service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
The human cost for U.S. forces shapes domestic support, congressional oversight, and escalation risks.
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U.S. launches new strikes in Iran as Tehran fires missiles toward Jordan
Escalation risks a wider regional conflict and disrupts global energy and shipping.
U.S. completes seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran targets around Strait of Hormuz
Sustained U.S. military action risks broader conflict and affects global oil and shipping.
U.S. expands strikes on Iran, hitting bridges and port facilities amid Hormuz showdown
Escalation risks a wider regional war and threatens global oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s primetime election-security address spurs network rebuff and license threat
It spotlights tensions between the White House and major broadcasters and the continued focus on 2020 claims heading into midterms.
U.S. says 2 troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack on base in Jordan as strikes escalate
American combat deaths raise stakes in the widening U.S.-Iran confrontation with potential global and domestic repercussions.
Federal appeals court strikes down New Jersey assault weapons and magazine bans
It’s the first time a federal appeals court has voided a state assault-weapons ban, setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown.
Trump declassifies election intel in primetime address; fact-checks find no evidence of vote tampering
The speech revives disputed 2020 claims and sets up election-security politics months before midterms.
Trump delivers primetime address alleging election vulnerabilities and declassifies files
The president is trying to reframe the midterms around election security using newly declassified materials, drawing pushback from media and experts.