The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis.
Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin is facing a growing crisis of confidence within his party, more than two dozen Democrats tell Axios. - Donors, operatives and some DNC members are questioning his leadership, fundraising ability and handling of the party's still-secret "autopsy" of the 2024 election loss. Why it matters: The DNC's dysfunction likely won't affect this year's midterms, and Democrats have overperformed in recent elections. But it could have huge consequences for the party's ability to meet the challenges of the 2028 presidential race. - The DNC will play a crucial role in organizing Democrats' 2028 primary and in building the infrastructure for the party's next presidential nominee. - But the DNC has been…
So far, 6 people have been arrested in connection to the incident
Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father , Ali Khameni, as Iran's next supreme leader, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Why it matters: The move consolidates hardline control even as U.S. and Israeli strikes pound the country. - The regime is at its most vulnerable state since the 1979 revolution, and critics have previously railed against Mojtaba's rise, citing his limited formal experience, modest theological credentials and the regime's aversion to dynastic rule. Catch up quick: The U.S. and Israel killed Ali Khamenei in "major combat operations " after Iran refused to agree to a nuclear deal. - The attacks also targeted Mojtaba and other senior officials, but the younger Khamenei survived. - Ali Khamenei's top security adviser…
NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned New Yorkers for making Muslims throw improvised explosive devices at them.
A seventh U.S. service member has been killed in action since the war with Iran started, stemming from a March 1 attack in Saudi Arabia. NewsNation contributor and retired Lt. Gen. Richard Newton joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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