Israel retaliated against Iran with a limited military strike, resulting in the destruction of three small drones in Isfahan province. The U.S. was not involved in the strike, and Israeli officials remained largely silent on the operation. The strike was in response to Iran’s attack on Israel, where over 300 drones and missiles were fired, resulting in no casualties. Iran’s attack was retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian consular building in Syria, which killed two top generals.
In Donald Trump’s hush money trial, the remaining 12 jurors and one alternate were seated amid arguments and distortions about various aspects of the trial. Trump attempted to control the narrative, focusing on Judge Juan Merchan’s decision regarding attending his son’s graduation. Taylor Swift released her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” to much excitement and praise. More than 100 people, including Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter, were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University.
A far-right sheriffs’ convention in Las Vegas saw conspiracy theorists and election deniers discussing federal power and voter fraud. The event, organized by the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, focused on the upcoming election and attracted a low turnout, reflecting the fringe nature of the organization’s ideas. A major 911 outage highlighted the fragility of the emergency system, prompting calls for increased modernization and regulation.
Legislation to ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company is making progress, and classified documents case defendants have been denied motions to dismiss charges. Meanwhile, Republicans are dismissing concerns about falling behind Democrats in fundraising for key House races. In the realm of reproductive care, a growing number of American women are seeking abortion care in Mexico amid varying laws. An arm and torso discovered along Lake Michigan are believed to be those of a 19-year-old Wisconsin woman who was killed after going on a date with the suspect. Trader Joe’s has recalled packaged herbs linked to a salmonella outbreak, Hyundai paused advertising on X due to association with antisemitic content, and a California school administrator accused of workplace bullying for putting a subordinate’s desk on a roof.
