US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens as Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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1. US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend

2. Iran's president reportedly submits resignation letter to Supreme Leader's office

3. Democratic senator says Graham Platner's latest scandals give him 'concerns'

MAJOR HEADLINES

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POLITICS

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LEFT EATS LEFT — Hasan Piker rips NJ governor for doing ICE's job with state troopers at ICE facility. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

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CHANGING HER TUNE — Jill Biden's own spokesman accuses her of ‘changing the tape’ on debate night. Continue reading …

REDEMPTION ROAD — Ex-prisoner who became mayor and pastor credits faith-based program with giving him second chance. Continue reading …

OPINION

DAN DOYLE — Trump's quiet push to ditch the Middle East hinges on locking up Western Hemisphere oil. Continue reading …

TOM PRICE — Nearly half of Americans wrongly believe nicotine causes cancer, new survey reveals. Continue reading …

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WATCH

REP. JIM JORDAN — Jill Biden is trying to ‘have it every way she possibly can.’ See video …

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