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Israel says it killed another top Iranian official, while Iranian strikes near Tel Aviv killed 2 people and used cluster warheads in retaliation for a slain security chief 💣. More missiles were fired at northern Israel with sirens blaring, but some attacks caused no injuries. The clash is now dragging in Gulf neighbors too 🌍🔥.
Top US intelligence officials and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard are heading to a tense Senate hearing as the Iran war heats up ⚠️. Senators plan to grill Trump’s intel team on what they knew, strategy updates, and how the conflict could escalate or end 🕵️♂️💣. Big accountability moment on Capitol Hill.
Despite regional chaos and war fears, around 90 ships a day are still making it through the Strait of Hormuz 🌍. Data shows Iran is quietly letting some tankers pass, exporting millions of barrels of oil 💧. Traffic is slower and riskier, but not completely shut down—some ships are stuck or rerouting. 🚢🔥
Oil prices slid after Iraq restarted key exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, easing supply fears even as Middle East tensions stay high. 🤝 Markets cheered the deal, seeing it as a workaround to Iran’s Hormuz choke-point worries. So instead of spiking, crude is holding steady with only mild moves. 📉🌐
US stock futures are up as traders wait for today’s big Federal Reserve interest rate decision 🏦. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are set to open higher, even as oil stays above $100 and Middle East tensions flare ⚠️. Plus, chipmaker Micron reports earnings after the close 💻.
Republicans just forced an all-night Senate showdown over a Trump-backed ‘SAVE America’ voting bill they claim will secure elections 🛑. But the drama is mainly splitting the GOP, not Democrats. The fight centers on voter ID and how Americans cast ballots, and it could actually backfire on Trump’s side 🤯🇺🇸.
Trump teased endorsing a Texas GOP Senate candidate and even pushed for one to drop out 😬 But he missed the official deadline, so both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are staying in the runoff. Now Texas Republicans are heading into a high‑stakes showdown… without a Trump stamp of approval 👇🔥
Illinois just made history 🗳️ Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, powered heavily by Gov. Pritzker’s influence and money 💰. The race tested AIPAC’s clout, showed Pritzker’s growing national ambitions, and set up a major November showdown as Democrats target Trump’s allies. 🇺🇸✨
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, defeating challenger Kat Abughazaleh 🙅♀️. Voters across Evanston and nearby suburbs hit the polls on Primary Day to pick who’ll likely represent this deep-blue district in the U.S. House 💼🇺🇸.
The WNBA and its players’ union have verbally agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement after marathon late‑night talks 😮💨. The deal is being called “transformational,” with major changes expected for player pay, benefits, and working conditions. It’s not official yet, but this could reshape the league’s future 🌟.
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