Biden Approves Strikes on Iran Allies Over Iraq Base Attack But Seeks to Avoid Wider Conflict
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President Biden approved plans for U.S. strikes on Iranian-controlled sites in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for attack on base in Jordan. Strikes expected to begin this weekend.
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Iran ordered commanders to leave bases that could be U.S. targets, hoping to avoid killings that would require Iranian response. Iranian President Raisi says Iran will defend itself if bullied.
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Biden leans into strengths with visit to UAW hall and meetings with Black leaders in Michigan, but avoids Arab American stronghold of Dearborn amid discontent over his Gaza policies.
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Bipartisan House-passed tax deal faces skepticism from Senate Republicans who see it as “trash” and oppose migrant checks and corporate tax break pay-fors.
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Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on efforts to keep Trump off ballots under 14th Amendment due to alleged insurrection role on Jan. 6. Decision expected soon.