Renewed Israel-Iran fighting has deepened political pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu as he faces domestic calls for escalation and public demands for restraint from Donald Trump. Both sides have signaled a halt, but the clash has highlighted the fragile state of regional ceasefire efforts.
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Israel and Iran exchanged strikes early Monday in the most serious crossfire since an April ceasefire, while Yemen’s Houthis fired toward Israel and renewed threats against Red Sea shipping. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly urged Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate immediately.
Key takeaways: CIA Director William Burns made a secret trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese intelligence counterparts. The trip is part of an effort…
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained in Russia since late March, prompting a letter-writing campaign from friends and colleagues to keep his spirits high. President Joe Biden has addressed the situation, saying he is doing everything in his power to secure Gershkovich's release. The letters must be written in Russian and mailed from inside the country in order to be received.
Thomas Peterffy, the wealthiest man in Florida, has announced that he and a group of his friends are withholding their support for Governor Ron DeSantis due to his stance on abortion and book banning. This decision is a major blow to DeSantis’s campaign, as Peterffy’s financial support has been a major source of funding for the Republican party in the past. It is likely that more wealthy donors will follow Peterffy’s lead and withhold their support from candidates who do not align with their values.