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Trump weighs Iran action and appeals court rules on California National Guard: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump said he would decide whether the U.S. should take action in Iran within two weeks. An appeals court ruled the deployment of California National Guard troops was within the president's rights. And the parents who were jailed in their 7-year-old son's traffic death speak out from jail. Here's what to know today. Trump weighs potential action in Iran with small circle of advisers President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. should get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, the White House said yesterday. This is "based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future," he said in a message read to reporters in the White House by press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister is set to hold talks in Geneva today with his counterparts from the U.K., France and Germany. Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, won't be in attendance. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. As he weighs what to do, Trump is increasingly relying on a small group of advisers for critical input, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official. While the president routinely asks a broader group of people what they think he should do, including officials in his own administration as well as foreign leaders and contacts outside the government, Trump tends to make many decisions with just a handful of people. That includes Vice President JD Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump also leans on Witkoff when he weighs decisions that fall under his portfolio, an official said. But the president has sidelined National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and has not been routinely turning to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official. A Defense Department spokesperson denied the assertion about Hegseth. More coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict: Israel's Air Force and Navy have successfully intercepted hundreds of missiles launched toward the country, military officials say. And key buildings at an Iranian heavy water reactor were damaged, a U.N. nuclear watchdog said. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. Entire neighborhoods in Tehran are emptying out amid the barrage of missiles, and residents who remain in Iran's capital are mostly staying indoors. Appeals court backs California National Guard deployment An appeals court ruled that Trump is within his rights to deploy the California National Guard amid immigration protests in Los Angeles, allowing the president to keep control of the troops. The ruling last night from a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined the federal government made a required 'strong showing' in arguing it would prevail against California's challenge to the legality of the deployment of troops usually under the governor's control. However, the court said it disagreed with the administration's stance that the federalization of National Guard Troops is 'completely insulated from judicial review.' Read the full story here. Earlier Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers said it blocked federal immigration agents from entering their stadium after agents 'requested permission to access the parking lots.' ICE responded to the Dodgers on social media, saying, 'False. We were never there.' But a source familiar with Dodgers operations said that after the agents were denied entry E, they processed multiple detainees just outside the ballpark. Meanwhile, demonstrators outside the stadium's gates, including a Los Angeles City Council member, held signs and chanted 'ICE out of L.A.' More immigration news: 'Border czar' Tom Homan said the Trump administration will keep conducting immigration raids at worksites, including farms and hotels, but that criminals will be prioritized. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to receive billions of dollars in transportation funding. Latino Trump voters who participated in focus groups observed by NBC News said they approve of Trump's handling of illegal immigration, and most approved of his actions broadly as president. But a small divide is emerging among these voters over how deportations are being carried out. Surgeon's UnitedHealthcare clash shows insurer's hardball tactics When Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealthcare experienced a massive hack in February 2024, the subsidiary shuttered its systems and halted all reimbursements owed to hospitals and doctors. To help medical providers stay afloat, Optum, another UnitedHealth subsidiary that includes a bank, began offering 'temporary' no-interest loans. Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Catherine Mazzola was among those tapping into the program and her practice in New Jersey received $535,000, documents show. Mazzola's practice began repaying the loans, but in January of this year, Optum demanded that it repay the money in full and within five business days. Mazzola pleaded for more time, but by mid-February, she stopped receiving reimbursements. Months later, she learned UnitedHealthcare had drawn up reimbursement checks payable to her practice and then deposited those checks into its own bank account, records shared with NBC News show. Her case sheds light on something few patients know about: the behind-the-scenes battles doctors say they must wage with insurers over reimbursements and the increasingly aggressive tactics taken by huge payers like UnitedHealthcare. Mazzola, as well as other doctors who spoke to senior financial reporter Gretchen Morgenson, said they were never reimbursed for many claims, and some say they are out millions as a result. On top of that, patients were hurt by the hack, too. Read the full story here. Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge in connection with an alleged 2023 London nightclub attack and will face trial later this year. Brown appeared in person at London's Southwark Crown to enter a not guilty plea to one count of attempting to cause "grievous bodily harm" in connection with a February 2023 altercation, where he allegedly attacked a music producer with a bottle. Brown is also charged with one count of assault and one count of possessing an offensive weapon and will enter pleas on those charges at a later hearing. Omololu Akinlolu, an American rapper who performs under the name 'Hoody Baby,' also pleaded not guilty to the same charge of attempting to cause 'grievous bodily harm.' Akinlolu and Brown are both accused of attacking music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London's upmarket Mayfair district. Brown, 36, faces a possible prison sentence of between two and 16 years if he is convicted. Read the full story here. Read All About It Trump extended a potential TikTok ban by another 90 days, until Sept. 17, to give parent company ByteDance more time to find an American owner. The NBA Finals are going to Game 7 for the first time since 2016 after the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination and won 108-91 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A 9-year-old Florida girl who is recovering from surgery after a shark nearly bit her hand off recalled the attack: 'I didn't see anything. … something hard bit me.' Some ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger were voluntarily recalled after a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and 17 illnesses. Earlier this month, NBC BLK reporter Curtis Bunn wrote about a child whose parents were arrested after he accidentally stepped out into traffic and was fatally struck by a car. Curtis's initial reporting raised more questions, so we knew we needed to find out more. After Curtis made contact with the family, he headed to North Carolina to spend time with people who were both grieving the loss of a bright 7-year-old family member and advocating for the child's parents, who are in jail and face multiple charges in his death. (The unnamed 76-year-old woman who hit the child has not been charged.) In addition to the faithful grandparents, aunties and friends who are stepping up to care for the couple's remaining six children, Curtis spoke with the two parents trying to be strong for their family from behind bars. — Michelle Garcia, NBC BLK editorial director NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Talking Shop is an NBC Select series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. We recently spoke with prima ballerina Tiler Peck about her favorite facial cleanser, protein bars, hairspray and much more. Plus, the NBC Select team asked dermatologists about the best UPF clothing, which adds a layer of defense against UV rays, for the whole family. here.
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Trump considers Israel-Iran conflict and Karen Read found not guilty of murder: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump weighs how to act in the conflict between Israel and Iran but without his national intelligence director. Karen Read's retrial ends dramatically. And OKC Thunder fans' bond with the team is unlike most other pro sports fandoms. Here's what to know today. Iranian missile strike hits Israeli hospital An Iranian ballistic missile hit a hospital in southern Israel, causing 'extensive damage in several areas,' Israeli officials said. The old surgical building at Soroka Medical Center in the city of Beersheba suffered 'a significant impact,' a spokesperson said, adding that several people were being treated for mild injuries. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the strike. Herzog said the hospital has a record of 'caring for Israelis of all faiths and our neighbors the Palestinians who come especially to be treated there.' 'I send strength and support to the medical teams, to the patients, and to the residents of Be'er Sheva and all cities attacked across Israel this morning,' he said. 'In moments like these, we are reminded of what's truly at stake, and the values we are defending.' Meanwhile, Israel said the targets of its overnight attacks included Iran's Arak nuclear reactor and a nuclear weapons development site in the Natanz area. Iran's Arak nuclear reactor was under construction and not operational, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said, and 'contained no nuclear material, so no radiological effects.' 'The strike targeted the component intended for plutonium production, in order to prevent the reactor from being restored and used for nuclear weapons development,' the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. Trump said he has not made up his mind about whether to launch an airstrike on an Iranian nuclear facility, saying that Iran wants to re-start negotiations after being battered by Israeli airstrikes, which Iran denied. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who has been an outspoken critic of past U.S. military interventions abroad, has been largely sidelined in discussions on Iran. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest Iran is close to creating a nuclear weapon, but the U.S. assessment of Iran's nuclear program hasn't changed since in months, sources say. Media personality Tucker Carlson clashed with Sen. Ted Cruz in an interview in which Cruz was unable to answer questions about Iran. Karen Read found not guilty of murder Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder over the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in a retrial after her first widely watched trial ended in a hung jury. The jury also acquitted Read on two lesser charges — motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a collision that caused the death of O'Keefe. But Read was convicted of operating under the influence of liquor and sentenced to one year of probation. Cheers erupted among the dozens of Read supporters positioned across the street. Outside the courthouse, she thanked those who she said had provided financial and emotional support. 'No one has fought harder for justice for John O'Keefe than I have,' she said. Several people who knew O'Keefe released a statement calling the result a 'devastating miscarriage of justice' and accusing Read's team of pushing 'lies and conspiracy theories.' Read the full story here. Meanwhile, Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts state trooper who was fired over his conduct in the case, told 'Dateline' that accusations that he's corrupt and helped frame her are 'ridiculous.' Raw milk advocates wonder: Where is Kennedy? In February, shortly after Robert F. Kennedy was confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary, Mark McAfee said he received a text message from Kennedy. McAfee, one of the country's leading raw milk producers, had been in close touch with Kennedy's presidential running mate, Nicole Shanahan, and he expected to advise Kennedy's department on ways to support raw milk farmer, expand access to consumers and reverse the federal government's official stance that raw milk is too risky to consume. After all, Kennedy is a self-professed avid raw milk fan. But there has been silence since that February text, McAfee said, and a recent report on children's health titled 'The MAHA Report' — a reference to Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again campaign — stressed the importance of whole milk and other unprocessed foods but made no mention of raw milk. The FDA's stance that 'raw milk puts all consumers at risk' because of potential contamination hasn't been changed or updated, nor has the federal ban on selling it across state lines. Kennedy's seeming inaction on the issue so far has frustrated and concerned raw milk advocates who believe the risks of consuming it have been overstated and the health and nutritional benefits undersold. But they haven't given up on him yet. Some of the seven Senate Democrats who voted to confirm Kristi Noem to lead the Homeland Security Department are critical of her actions so far, with some saying they regret their votes. Trump hopes to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, but his new criteria stripping protections from some is expected to significantly expand the pool of undocumented immigrants. Read All About It Hurricane Erick is set to make landfall as a Category 4 storm near southern Mexico's Pacific coast. The Buss family, which has run the Los Angeles Lakers for 46 years, is selling a majority stake in the iconic NBA franchise at a valuation of $10 billion. A cardiac arrest was reported at the home of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, who died this week, the New York City Fire Department said. The FDA approved a new HIV-prevention medication that was shown in clinical trials to have eliminated the virus' spread among people given an injection every six months. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have secured a 400% raise after a Netflix docuseries raised questions about their pay. Staff Pick: Thunder fans aren't like other fans What makes the Oklahoma City Thunder one of the NBA's most fascinating teams isn't that they can clinch the franchise's first championship tonight. It's that the team's bond with its city is one of the most unique in all of professional sports. The Thunder's general manager texts with the mayor. Fans cheer late-night arrivals at the airport and overwhelmingly devote taxpayer money for the team. In downtown Oklahoma City, window paintings in the team's orange and blue colors are everywhere. The Thunder, meanwhile, require all new players and staff to take a city history lesson. This city wants a championship. But they'll love the Thunder, regardless of what happens. — Andrew Greif, sports reporter NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified NBC Select editors share their favorite phone cases including thin cases, ones with straps or ultra durable opens for people who prefer more protection. Plus, here's a step-by-step guide to getting rid of fleas on your pets and in your home.
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Interest rates unlikely to change and Sabrina Carpenter album sparks debate: Morning Rundown
Experts say the attacks on Iran are unlikely to lead to a regime change. The Federal Reserve will decide whether to change interest rates or keep them the same. And pop star Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover sparks scrutiny and debate. Here's what to know today. Israeli assault could fuel power struggles in the Iranian regime President Donald Trump is considering options including a possible U.S. strike on Iran, multiple current and former administration officials said after he met yesterday with his national security team in the White House Situation Room to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump also called on Iran to surrender unconditionally and appeared to show solidarity with Israel in posts on social media/ 'We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,' one read, referring to the U.S. and Israel. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's assault could trigger the collapse of the Iranian regime and open the door to a popular uprising. But scholars who study Iran, as well as former U.S. and Israeli officials, say that scenario is unlikely. There are a few factors: → First, Iranian opponents of the regime have mixed reactions to the Israeli strikes. Given the country's bitter experience with foreign meddling, distrust of outside powers is pervasive. Several days into the conflict, "we still see no sign of a popular uprising against the government," one expert said. Another noted, "Iranians are very well understood to resent their government... but they are also fiercely nationalistic." → While a popular uprising is unlikely, 'it is possible that Iran witnesses an elite coup,' an associate fellow at the London think tank Chatham House said. The Israeli assault has exposed widespread vulnerabilities in Iran's security and military establishment, which could fuel power struggles and possible defections. A coup from within the regime might produce an even more authoritarian result, experts said. Regardless, the Iranian government is struggling to cope with the attacks. Even if Israel's onslaught does not topple the regime, it could inflict permanent damage. More coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict: Israel said it struck uranium enrichment sites in Iran early Wednesday, and Iran plunged into a near-total internet blackout the day before. Follow our live blog for updates. Iranians are desperate to flee Tehran amid Israeli bombardments, but with roads and highways jammed, some are unsure if they'll be able to make it out. An emerging coalition that includes some of Trump's most fervent supporters and progressive Democrats is raising alarm about the possibility of the U.S. taking an active role in the conflict. The action in the Middle East and Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada suggest that global crises are piling up in ways that are impacting other parts of his agenda. Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates the same The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting today as it continues to assess the impact of Trump's tariffs and focus on clamping down on inflation. If so, the announcement likely won't sit well with Trump, who has called for lower rates and asserted there is no inflation. But retail spending is down, and the president's on-again, off-again tariffs rollout has left businesses and consumers in limbo. The Fed is also keeping an eye on ongoing signs that the job market is slowing down. Last week, filings for unemployment insurance climbed to just short of 2 million, the most since November 2021, and hiring rates remain at lows not seen in more than a decade. Read the full story here. New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was released hours after his arrest at an immigration court yesterday. Lander — who was at the federal courthouse with his wife to serve as advocates for defendants in immigration court — was 'taken by masked agents' and detained by ICE after 'escorting a defendant' out of court, Lander's press secretary said. The Department of Homeland Security said they arrested Lander for 'assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.' But Lander said after his release that he did not assault law enforcement and criticized the Trump administration. 'We are not going to let Donald Trump wreck the rule of law, to deny people due process, and to turn our country into something that doesn't meet its obligation under international law,' he said. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said after Lander's release that any charges against Lander were dropped 'to my knowledge' and he 'walks out of there a free man.' Read the full story here. More politics news: Trump reopened arrests of immigrant workers at hotels, restaurants and agricultural businesses, backtracking on comments suggesting he wouldn't target people in those industries. The Senate passed a landmark cryptocurrency bill that would establish the first regulatory framework for issuers of stablecoins, sending the legislation to the House. Trump plans to sign an executive order that allows TikTok to keep running in the U.S., extending the deadline for its owner to find a non-Chinese buyer. Supreme Court justices' financial disclosure reports for 2024 show Ketanji Brown Jackson earned more than $2 million from the publisher of her memoir, while Neil Gorsuch reported a $250,000 advance for a book he co-authored. Read All About It A review of RFK Jr.'s picks to serve on the vaccine advisory panel that makes recommendations to the CDC found that many members lack specific expertise in vaccine science or policy. The Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup after a 5-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6. Seven California men were charged and accused of stealing roughly $100 million in gold, diamonds, rubies and more in what federal prosecutors called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history. The baby of a brain-dead pregnant woman who was being kept alive by ventilators under Georgia's abortion law was delivered, her family said. An actor and screenwriter has accused media mogul Tyler Perry of repeatedly making unwanted advances and seeking to cover up alleged sexual assault with an offer to develop a TV show. Anne Burrell, a Food Network star and 'Worst Cooks in America' host, has died at the age of 55. Sabrina Carpenter's new single 'Manchild' is a hit, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. But unlike the song, the cover photo for her upcoming album, 'Man's Best Friend' is getting mixed reviews. Online discussions about the cover, which shows Carpenter on all fours while someone just out of frame pulls her hair like a leash, have dominated platforms like Reddit, TikTok, X and Instagram ever since its reveal. Some call it a harmless satire, and others assert the image is regressive for women — even bordering on glorifying domestic violence. I wanted to explore not only why the album cover has struck such a nerve, and if female artists could toy with concepts like the male gaze without reinforcing traditional gender roles. — Kalhan Rosenblatt, internet culture reporter NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Hearing the buzz of a pesky mosquito or spotting gnats near a pile of fruits is a common summertime issue. The NBC Select team asked experts to recommend the best products for making your place completely bugproof. Plus, a popular portable phone charger from Anker was just recalled. Here's how to tell if yours is impacted.
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Minnesota shooting suspect captured and Trump's support of Israeli strikes: Morning Rundown
A suspect is in custody in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers. An NBC News poll finds most U.S. adults believe the Trump administration should follow federal court orders. And a look at how a Nebraska city is recovering after the state's largest worksite immigration raid. Here's what to know today. Minnesota shooting suspect arrested after he was found crawling in a field The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, as well as the shooting of a second state lawmaker and his wife was arrested Sunday night, officials said. The capture of Vance Boelter in a sparsely populated area capped a 'two-day manhunt' and 'two sleepless nights,' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Sunday night. Authorities said he was found crawling in a field and taken into custody without incident. Boelter is accused of trying to kill Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday in Champlin, a suburb of Minneapolis, before fatally shooting state Rep. Melissa Hortman, also a Democrat, and her husband, Mark, in nearby Brooklyn Park. The suspect was seen on security video at Hoffman's home presenting himself at their door as a police officer, wearing a mask over his face, and using a Ford SUV that had the appearance of a marked patrol vehicle, according to a statement of probable cause. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Police were performing a check on Hortman's home when they found her and her husband dead, Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said last night at a news conference. During the check, officers came upon the suspect, which forced him to leave his vehicle behind as he fled. Inside the suspect's abandoned SUV, officers found three semiautomatic rifles and two 9mm handguns, and an alleged hit list of other politicians, as well as those who have been vocal in support of abortion rights, including Hortman and Hoffman. Evans said the list also included politicians based in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and Iowa. Warrants for Boelter's arrest include a state warrant alleging he committed second-degree murder and a federal warrant alleging he was on the run to avoid prosecution. Here's what else we know, and follow our live blog for the latest developments. Trump's reluctant support for Israel's strikes on Iran Deadly strikes between Israel and Iran continued for a fourth day as President Donald Trump and other leaders from the Group of 7 major economies were set to meet in Canada, where the conflict will be high on the agenda. According to Iranian media, at least 224 people have been killed in the country since the strikes started Friday, more than 90% of the casualties being civilians. Follow our live blog for updates. Yesterday on social media, Trump advocated for talks over strikes between Israel and Iran, saying the two should 'make a deal.' Even before the strikes began last week, Trump opposed Israeli military action against Iran. But in the days prior to the first attack, the president became convinced that Israel's heightened anxiety over Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities was warranted and came to accept that Israel was determined to launch strikes. This account of Trump's thinking leading up to the Israeli operation is based on interviews with five current U.S. officials and two Middle Eastern officials, as well as two people with knowledge of the deliberations, two former U.S. officials familiar with the deliberations and a Trump ally. After the strikes began, the administration initially took great pains to say it had provided no military assistance to Israel. By the next day, however, it left the door open to the U.S. having provided some of the kind of intelligence Israel needed to mount an attack. Read the full story here. Poll digs into Trump's job approval, court order compliance Most Americans think the Trump administration must comply with federal court orders, an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey found. The poll shows 81% of U.S. adults say that if a federal court rules that an administration action is illegal, then the administration has to follow its ruling. The remaining 19% say the administration can ignore the ruling and continue its action. But the sentiment is split among MAGA supporters — 50%-50% — over whether Trump should comply with federal court orders. Meanwhile, 96% of Democrats and 87% of independents believe the administration has to follow court orders. The issue of whether the White House can ignore federal court rulings has become more relevant as the administration carries out executive actions, including its deportation program. Read the full story here. → 55% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump's performance, while 45% approve, unchanged from an April NBC News Stay Tuned Poll. → 51% approve of his handling of immigration and border security. → 55% have favorable views of the Supreme Court, while 45% view it unfavorably. → 48% say Republican Party politicians are always dishonest while 44% say Democratic Party politicians are always dishonest. → 35% blame America's chronic health problems on the food industry, in line with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. On vaccines, 49% say they 'strongly support' using vaccines to prevent diseases, contrasting Kennedy's vaccine skepticism. Read All About It Members of an alleged 'peacekeeping team' at a 'No Kings' demonstration in Salt Lake City are in custody after the fatal shooting of an 'innocent bystander,' police said. The inventor of a device that allows the cleaning of antique watches says Trump's tariffs on China have upended his business. J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open after a rough start, a rainy day and two pivotal shots in the final two rounds that propelled him to his first major championship. Nebraska's largest worksite immigration raid saw the arrest of 76 workers at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha, disrupting operations of the meatpacking plant. Reporter Nicole Acevedo visited the city to see how it's working to forge ahead as news of the ICE raid unleashed a chilling effect on the local workforce and community. This portrait of Omaha dials in on the aftermath of the raids. Republican Gov. Jim Pillen said he supports ICE's actions, while John Ewing, the first Black mayor of Omaha, said he disapproves. Community members have protested and raised money to support their neighbors. In this story, you'll see beautiful images of an immigrant enclave in Omaha (the popular Labubu dolls even make an appearance) and gain insight into the challenges some businesses face. And as raids continue across the country, this is one example of what happens when members of a community are removed. — Amina Kilpatrick, weekend platforms editor NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified The most important shoes in your closet this summer just might be the humble flip flop. The NBC Select team pulled together some of their favorites from Havaianas. And here's a comprehensive list of what to buy before tariffs cause major price hikes, according to shopping experts. here.
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Israel and Iran's airstrikes and National Guard deployment rulings: Morning Rundown
Israel targeted Iran's nuclear sites in an attack escalating the conflict between the two countries. An appeals court allows Trump's authority over National Guard troops in L.A. to remain for now. And the sole survivor in an India plane crash that killed everyone else on board isn't sure how he escaped, his family said. Here's what to know today. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes against Iran on Friday in a dramatic escalation of their long-running conflict, raising fears of another war in the Middle East. Among those killed in the strikes was Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Iran's most senior military official, multiple Iranian state news outlets reported. Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, was also killed in an attack at the Tehran headquarters, as well as a top IRGC official and at least two nuclear scientists, Iranian state media reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes were aimed at 'Iran's main enrichment facility' and scientists working on Iran's nuclear program, as well as targets associated with the country's ballistic missile program. Netanyahu claimed Iran posed a 'threat to Israel's very survival' and that its operation would continue 'for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.' The U.S. said it was not involved and was not providing assistance to Israel in the attacks. In fact, the Trump administration had been urging Israel to hold off on an attack as it continues talks with Iran on its nuclear program. Now, Israel's move appears to be a significant break with the Trump administration. And despite the U.S. denying its involvement in the attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested the attack couldn't have happened 'without the coordination and approval of the United States.' Read the full story here, and follow our live blog for the latest updates. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. President Donald Trump, for now, can keep control of the thousands of National Guard troops he deployed in response to immigration protests in Los Angeles, an appeals court ruled last night, pausing a lower court's order that found his actions to be unlawful. The decision from a three-judge panel in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came hours after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued a temporary restraining order that had been set to go into effect today, saying Trump's deployment of the troops was unlawful. While Breyer's order did not apply to the deployment of 700 Marines to L.A., the appeals court ruling does. The appeals court hearing on the matter is scheduled for Tuesday. The legal battle over the federalization of National Guard troops in California comes nearly a week after ICE raids in the city sparked days of protests and stoked tensions between Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. After the lower court's ruling, Newsom said Breyer's decision showed Trump is not a 'monarch' and 'should stop acting like one.' Justice Department attorneys framed Breyer's ruling as an attack on Trump's presidential powers. Read the full story here. Meanwhile, tensions between the Trump administration and California leaders were also on display earlier Thursday when Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed during Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's media event in L.A. related to immigration. 'I am Sen. Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,' Padilla told Noem, which prompted several men dressed in plainclothes to push him out of the room. Once taken to a hallway, Padilla was pushed onto the ground and handcuffed. Noem falsely said in an interview on Fox News that Padilla did not identify himself and he was 'lunging toward the podium.' Padilla, in an interview with NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff, disputed her account. 'They said I wasn't wearing my pin. My polo says 'United States Senate,'' Padilla said. 'There was no threat. There was no lunging. I raised my voice to ask a question, and it took, what, maybe, half a second before multiple agents were on me.' Read more and watch Padilla's interview. House Republicans clashed with three Democratic governors — New York's Kathy Hochul, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Minnesota's Tim Walz — in a tense immigration hearing in Washington, D.C. The incident involving Padilla forced the Trump administration to go on the offensive, politics reporter Natasha Korecki writes in an analysis, capping a week in which the Democratic Party seems to have finally found its voice. The Republican-led House voted to pass a rescissions package that codified cuts proposed by DOGE and clawed back $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS. Trump is set to host a major military parade tomorrow celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. It also happens to be his 79th birthday. Here's everything to know about the event. More than 240 people died — and one passenger survived — after an Air India plane crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft struck a building where medical students were sitting down to lunch shortly after it took off around 1:38 p.m., local time. Video showed the plane's landing gear was still down when it crashed and created a ball of flames. There were 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board, Air India said in a statement; 241 people were killed. The survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, is 'doing well' but 'psychologically disturbed' by the event, according to the medical director of the Civil Hospital, where he is being treated. Ramesh's family told NBC News' European partner, Sky News, that Ramesh was dazed and that he said he couldn't find his brother or any other passengers after the crash. 'It's a miracle that he survived,' said Ramesh's brother Nayan Kumar Ramesh. 'But what other miracle for my other brother?' Here's what else we know. The retrial of Harvey Weinstein ended abruptly in a mistrial when the jury foreperson refused to join deliberations on the remaining rape charge involving former actor Jessica Mann. There are empty shelves at Whole Foods stores across the country, and a cyberattack is to blame. At least five people are dead and two are missing after floodwaters swept away 15 vehicles in San Antonio. A Harvard scientist who was arrested last month and accused of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. was released from federal custody. The cost of eggs may be on the decline, but bacon prices are still sizzling. An 11-year-old girl and U.S. citizen who is recovering from a rare brain tumor is now in Mexico after her undocumented parents were deported four months ago. In an exclusive interview with reporter Nicole Acevedo, the girl's mother said her condition has worsened without the specialized care she was getting in Texas. They've filed for humanitarian parole, hoping they can come back to continue her treatment. 'She's not going to be cured overnight,' the mother said. 'It takes time.' — Sandra Lilley, NBC Latino editorial director For renters who want a simple way to upgrade their space, try the Poplight Sconce, a rechargeable light with an easy installation. 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