World Crises, US Media Clash

Trump Threatens New Missile Strikes as Iran Vows Revenge

President Trump responded sharply after assassination calls were made publicly at Khamenei's funeral, threatening additional missile attacks on Iran, according to WDRB. The threats put the two countries' interim ceasefire deal under serious strain. Diplomats and mediators are now working urgently to prevent the agreement from falling apart entirely.

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged retaliation for his father's killing. His vow to avenge Ayatollah Khamenei's death signals that Iran's new leadership may take a harder line than any current deal allows, WANDTV reports.

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DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Story

The Department of Justice subpoenaed journalists at The New York Times, according to AP News. The reporters had written about security concerns tied to a new Air Force One gifted to the U.S. by Qatar. The move marks one of the most aggressive steps yet in Trump's ongoing campaign against the press.

Subpoenas against journalists are rare and legally significant. They force reporters to hand over materials or face legal penalties. Press freedom advocates say the action threatens the ability of reporters to protect their sources and do their jobs, according to Woonsocket Call.

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Election Commission Thrown Into Crisis After Key Resignations

The bipartisan Federal Election Commission lost key members to resignation, and the fallout spread quickly. Their departures triggered the termination of members on the Election Assistance Commission, according to KULR8. Both agencies play critical roles in overseeing U.S. elections and maintaining voting infrastructure.

Losing multiple commissioners at once leaves both bodies short of the members needed to make binding decisions. Critics warn the shake-up could leave the country without functioning election oversight ahead of upcoming votes, WANDTV reports.

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Russian Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Including a Child

New Russian attacks on Ukraine killed six people, including at least one child, and wounded 29 others, according to AP News. The strikes represent the latest in a series of Russian bombardments targeting civilian areas. The death toll underscores the continued human cost of the conflict even as global attention shifts to the Middle East.