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Trump concluded, "The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!"

"This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS," said Trump.

Trump on Truth Social: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead"

Press pool at Mar-a-Lago says lid called for the day, "meaning pool has not seen President Trump in person since yesterday, or since his early morning video announcement on Iran strikes."

US, Israel strike Iran; Democrats call for immediate vote on Trump war powers WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers called Saturday for Congress to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s order launching “major combat operations” in Iran, while Republicans largely provided cautious su...

US, Israel strike Iran; Democrats call for immediate vote on Trump war powers --updated story www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-i...

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says reut.rs/4rLPrBs

Dem Rep Jason Crow of Colorado: "I went to war three times for this country and learned that when elites in Washington bang the war drums, working class folks pay the price. The tough talk of a five-time draft dodger falls flat for Americans tired of military adventurism."

Interestingly, GOP Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday canceled House votes on Friday March 6. So now the House is only in session on Wednesday and Thursday of the coming week. Not a lot of time for a war vote.

Kentucky GOP Rep Tom Massie says when Congress reconvenes he will force a vote on war with Iran with Rep. Ro Khanna.I

There were earlier reports that Trump would address the nation this morning but the White House now says no in statement to pool: “This reporting was inaccurate, the White House has not given any guidance on an address or remarks today”

Dem Sen. Ed Markey: “Trump’s military attack on Iran is illegal and unconstitutional. It was not approved by Congress and holds dangers for all Americans. Trump’s illegal actions raise the threat of escalation into a wider regional war with grave risks for U.S. troops and civilians in the region."

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina praised the move on social media. “I echo President Trump’s call to the Iranian military, IRGC and security forces to lay down their arms. I echo his call to the Iranian people to take back their government,” said Graham.

Rep. Ro Khanna of California: "Trump has launched an illegal regime change war in Iran with American lives at risk," calls for vote on his war powers resolution with Rep. Tom Massie. "Every member of Congress should go on record this weekend on how they will vote."

REACTIONS FROM CONGRESS COMING IN TO TRUMP STRIKE ON IRAN: Democratic Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey called for an immediate vote on a war powers resolution by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine. “Americans don’t want to go to war with Iran,” Kim said on social media.

US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation WASHINGTON — U.S. forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said in a video posted to social media at 2:30 a.m. Eastern Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister...

Not much new from Mar-a-Lago. The traveling press call time now pushed back to 9 Eastern. Here is our first story:
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-i...

Here is a screenshot of the video

Live updates: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran The first strikes of the attack appeared to target the compound home to Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran. Trump posted a video on social media that sought to...

The traveling press has just checked in and says they're seeking updates from the White House. The AP has a good breaking news page here, non paywalled:
apnews.com/live/live-up...

There have no pool reports or other announcement from the White House other than the video, which is on Truth Social. It shows Trump in a white hat with the logo "USA," apparently speaking from Mar-a-Lago, which is where a lid was called around 9 last night after he traveled there from Texas.

WHILE WE WERE SLEEPING: The US has launched "major combat operations" against Iran, Trump announced in a video posted at 2:30 a.m. Eastern. News reports say the US is joined by Israel. "We're doing this for the future and it is a noble mission," Trump said.

Trump in post-State of the Union trip again rips Dems, muses on Cuba 'friendly takeover' President Donald Trump promoted his second-term record in a wide-ranging speech at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas on Friday, building on themes from his State of the Union address earlier in the ...

TRUMP IN TEXAS: Trump in post-State of the Union trip again rips Dems, muses on Cuba 'friendly takeover' -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

LATEST ON ICE NEGOTIATIONS: Spokespeople for Leader Chuck Schumer and Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “We have received the White House’s counteroffer and are reviewing it closely. Democrats remain committed to keep fighting for real reforms to rein in ICE and stop the violence.”

PER KANSAS REFLECTOR: The American Civil Liberties Union and Philadelphia-based Ballard Spahr law firm filed the lawsuit on the men’s behalf late Thursday in Douglas County District Court. The lawsuit also asks the court to block the law from taking effect while the case is being argued.

DOJ appeals ruling in Sen. Mark Kelly illegal orders case; Kelly vows: ‘I won’t back down’ WASHINGTON — The Trump administration must explain to a circuit court before the end of March exactly why it appealed a lower court’s ruling that allows Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly to keep his ...

NEW ON THE 'DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP' VIDEO CASE: DOJ appeals ruling in Sen. Mark Kelly illegal orders case; Kelly vows: ‘I won’t back down’ -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/doj-...

Trans men file lawsuit over Kansas law that restricts bathroom use and invalidates driver’s licenses LAWRENCE — Two transgender men from Lawrence are suing the state over a new law that invalidates driver’s licenses and restricts bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, citing numerous constituti...

NEW: Trans men file lawsuit over Kansas law that restricts bathroom use and invalidates driver’s licenses www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tran...

Education Department data shows foreign contracts, gifts to US colleges topped $5B in 2025 WASHINGTON — American colleges and universities received gifts and contracts worth more than $5.2 billion from foreign entities in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Education, which also recen...

NEW: Education Department data shows foreign contracts, gifts to US colleges topped $5B in 2025 -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/educ...

US Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund tariff payments to businesses WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday demanding the administration refund businesses that paid tariffs to import goods into the United States under ...

TARIFF GIVEBACK ON HOLD: US Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund tariff payments to businesses -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

Schumer says Trump administration officials at the Justice Dept "have played games" with the release of the Epstein files.

"Let me be blunt – there is a massive cover-up going on in the Justice Department to protect Donald Trump and people associated with Jeffrey Epstein."

As transgender Kansans grapple with a challenging new reality today, and the rest of the nation watches what’s happening in the Sunflower State, here’s a thread of @kansasreflector.com stories and opinion pieces about SB 244. (1/15) #ksleg #trans #lgbtq

Democrats push back against Trump anti-DEI funding cuts for minority-serving colleges WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats threw a spotlight Thursday on President Donald Trump’s attempts to yank funds away from minority-serving institutions, as the administration tries to end diversity, ...

U.S. Senate Democrats threw a spotlight Thursday on President Donald Trump’s attempts to yank funds away from minority-serving institutions, as the administration tries to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies in schools. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...

Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson to include lying in SC Statehouse, celebration of life • SC Daily Gazette The Rev. Jesse Jackson is believed to be the first non-elected South Carolinian to be honored with a viewing in the Statehouse.

Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson to include lying in South Carolina Statehouse, celebration of life scdailygazette.com/2026/02/26/s...