Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in international waters

The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

Fallen US soldiers in Operation Epic Fury remembered
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The fallen service members were identified as Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Lakeland, Florida; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa. Two additional soldiers killed in the attack have not yet been publicly identified.

Video shows US submarine torpedo Iran’s IRIS Dena ship
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The Pentagon has released footage of the moment a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian ship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday.

Hegseth: US submarine sank Iranian warship with torpedo
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A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. In addition to striking Tehran, Israel hit the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, while Iran fired on Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel

Crowded Democratic race for California Governor
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Is the Democratic side of the race for California Governor getting too crowded? The California Democratic Party's chair claims it might give Republican candidates an edge come Nov. 2026.

California Democratic chair warns crowded governor race could hand GOP a top-two win

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks is calling on gubernatorial candidates to reassess their viability amid a crowded primary field, warning that too many Democrats in the race could result in two Republicans advancing to the general election.

 Trump defends war with Iran
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Trump made the comments during an Oval Office sit-down with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the president’s first public White House meeting with a foreign counterpart since the attacks Saturday

Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.

Protests, rallies over Iran conflict draw strong reactions across Los Angeles

Thousands of people rallied across Los Angeles over the weekend, with some supporting U.S. military involvement in Iran and others demanding an immediate end to the war.

Mixed emotions over Iran conflict
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Thousands of people rallied across Los Angeles over the weekend, with some supporting U.S. military involvement in Iran and others demanding an immediate end to the war.

SCOTUS blocks law protecting transgender students
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The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a California law that prevents schools from notifying parents if students change their pronouns or gender expression.

Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding

The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.