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Israel has long divided Democrats. Now it’s splitting Republicans, too.

actions in Gaza but has gone too far, while 27 percent say Israel’s military campaign in Gaza was never justified and 28 percent don’t know. Only 10 percent of Harris voters believe that

Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. **Vahid Salemi/AP** Vahid Salemi/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned

House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran

U.S. and Israeli forces on Iran. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the president has 60 days to end hostilities if there has been no congressional authorization – though he is able to seek

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

military aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But the Iran war dominated the debate. While a fragile ceasefire is in place, the U.S. and Israel launched the war Feb. 28 without congressional oversight

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

military action in Iran has done more harm than good, including a quarter of Republicans. More broadly, 62% said Trump's decisions have weakened the United States on the world stage. ## **Democrats hold the midterm

Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter

military action, US central command (Centcom) said strikes were “completed”, adding that the US remained ready to defend against “unjustified Iranian aggression.” - **Soon after, Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the US, according to the countries

What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it

military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S

Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war.

Iran. In a speech in St. Joseph's Cathedral in the Cameroonian city of Bamenda, the Pope sharply criticized those who use religion to justify military actions. "The masters of war pretend not to know

What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump

military operations on all fronts" — including in [Lebanon](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5861723/us-iran-agreement-lebanon-reactions), where Israel has continued its offensive. Iran and the United States also promise "not to initiate" any further war or operation against each other

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

action before he causes irreversible consequences for our alliances and long-term national security," Reed said. Bradley Bowman, a scholar at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said the U.S. military's presence in Germany

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting at a Royal Air Force base north of London to put together a multinational mission to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns over

A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows

military strikes on sites like Polymarket started to draw intense scrutiny. Polymarket did not return a request for comment. ## Sleuthing crypto transactions linked to Biden pardons To piece together the suspicious trades related to Biden

Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza

actions in Lebanon, Gaza ![A boy looks through a damaged room of the Jabal Amel Hospital into a destroyed building that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

military said it was halting further actions for now, but warned that if Israel kept up attacks in Lebanon, it would retaliate with "much harsher and more forceful actions than before." ![A man looks

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

military action in Iran.** It does not appear to be seeking that approval. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days

From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

military action in Venezuela and Iran and dogging several midterm election campaigns. Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats pushing to rein in the companies

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack

Iran war is burning through stockpiles of the advanced American-made systems it needs, and has argued against a U.S. temporary waiver on Russian oil sanctions that Kyiv says is helping finance the Kremlin

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

action as a "[proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851845/trump-confirms-iran-shot-down-helicopter-says-u-s-must-respond)," and added that U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against any further Iranian threats. Trump said it was necessary to retaliate

Trump announces deal to end war in Iran. And, how to stay safe in deadly heat

military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." ![U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to fly to Evian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit

DNC avoids taking a stance on Israel, AIPAC

U.S. operation in Iran. That’s being compounded by tensions over AIPAC after the historically bipartisan group intervened in a series of hotly contested primaries. In a sign of how sensitive — and politically treacherous — both