3 US troops killed in Iran attack, Trump threatens response
New: an Iranian missile hit a prefabricated barracks at Muwaffaq Salti Base in Jordan, injuring nearly 100 US personnel in the region.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia +1
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#The Wall Street Journal
Series: United States · Iran War Funding Push · 4 chapters since Jul 21
3 Iran missiles breach US defenses at Jordan base
The attack left about 50,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East more exposed, with nearly 100 people reported injured.
Series: Iran · US Iran Conflict · 11 chapters since Jul 7Trump calls US$80 billion Iran war cost worth it
Pentagon is reported to be seeking extra funding from Congress, while operational funds could run low this summer.
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Justice Department withdrew subpoenas for Post, WSJ reporters
Why it matters: The clash tested press-freedom protections in a sealed national security investigation in federal court in Virginia.
The New York Times, Fox News
Musk targets $1 trillion in SpaceX revenue by 2030
What's new: The forecast far exceeds Wall Street estimates of roughly $330 billion to $470 billion for 2030.
Trump puts Bill Pulte atop US intelligence in acting role
What's next: Trump wants Pulte to begin shrinking the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and remove staff.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Maine Democrat Platner stays in Senate race despite abuse claims
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a key pickup against Susan Collins as primary voting is already underway.
The New York Times, NPR +1
Platner’s wife calls reports on explicit texts ‘shameful’
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s wife denounced reports on his past explicit text messages as the Democrat faces fresh scrutiny.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1