Iran launched missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes on Iranian sites, raising pressure on stalled talks over a ceasefire. The escalation came as Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed nine people, including Lebanese soldiers.
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U.S. forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at the Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait and Bahrain as talks with Tehran stalled. Fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah is further complicating efforts to end the wider conflict.
The U.S. said Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were intercepted, while Kuwait reported a later airport attack that caused injuries and damage. Washington struck an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island as both sides disputed the status of ceasefire talks.
Tennessee's Republican legislature approves a new congressional map that splits the state's majority-Black district in Memphis, a move expected to favor Republicans in the 2024 midterms. The redistricting follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting racial gerrymandering protections.
Following a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee and Alabama governors call special sessions to redraw congressional maps. Other Southern states consider similar moves ahead of upcoming primaries.
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL's game licensing practices amid concerns over high subscription costs and anticompetitive tactics. The probe follows a Senate inquiry into whether the league's streaming packages violate antitrust laws.
House Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, criticizing the session as a “fake hearing” due to Bondi’s refusal to commit to complying with a subpoena and the lack of transparency. Republicans defended the briefing and accused Democrats of staging a political protest, while tensions flared between members during the session. The dispute highlights ongoing bipartisan concerns over the Justice Department’s handling and release of sensitive Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, with Bondi defending the department’s efforts amid controversy.
Barbara Lee, a former U.S. Representative and prominent progressive, has been elected as the new mayor of Oakland, California, amid the city's challenges of economic stagnation, crime, and homelessness. Her campaign, which resonated with residents disillusioned by traditional politics, focused on progressive policies to address these issues. Lee's victory, confirmed after her opponent Loren Taylor conceded, signifies a shift in leadership that aligns with a broader national conversation about the Democratic Party's direction and the prioritization of community needs.