US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is positioning ground-capable forces in the Middle East as Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal Wednesday, a shift that gives Washington new — though limited and high-risk — options for potential operations inside Iran.  Military experts say the deployments are not a precursor to a large-scale … Read more

Ukraine’s unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell explores Ukraine’s vantage point on the war in Iran. Plus, Sahil Kapur lays out the details of congressional Republicans’ … Read more

Trump boosts GOP war chest as House Republicans gear up for high-stakes midterm fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Republicans are expecting to get a major boost from President Donald Trump on Wednesday as they build resources to defend their razor-thin congressional majority in November’s midterm elections. National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) chair, Rep. Richard Hudson, is expected to announce a major haul at their … Read more

Republicans launch new party-line bill for ICE, Iran war funding and election laws

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee announced plans Wednesday to craft a major Republican-only bill that funds conservative priorities like immigration enforcement, military spending during the Iran war and new election rules. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he will “expeditiously move” to write the budget “reconciliation” process for the measure, which allows … Read more

Some Iranians who hoped war would bring positive change tell CBS News they now feel

Before the U.S. and Israel launched their joint attacks on Iran 25 days ago, many Iranians said they would welcome foreign intervention if it meant the end of the Islamic Republic. The regime, in power for 47 years, had just crushed a huge wave of anti-government demonstrations, with President Trump claiming more than 30,000 were … Read more

Savannah Guthrie opens up on mother’s disappearance and inside Trump’s daily video briefing on Iran war: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Trump’s daily Iran video briefing fuels concerns he’s not getting a full picture on the war. Congress seeks more answers about Jeffrey Epstein’s death. And Savannah Guthrie reveals the “agony” her family is going through after the disappearance of her mother. Here’s what to know today. Trump shown daily video montage about … Read more