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Calling them “exciting times,” President Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. response to a war with Iran is a “15 out of 10,” while saying “everyone who wants to be their leader ends up dead” in the wake of military airstrikes.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt gave an update Wednesday on ongoing events with Operation Epic Fury in Iran. The Trump Administration is calling it a rousing success, and that Iran rejected the paths of peace. Leavitt also offered prayers to the U.S. soldiers killed in action.

President Trump is hosting executives from major tech companies on Wednesday to sign the Ratepayer Protection Pledge that’s promoted to “protect Americans against higher electricity bills tied to data center power demand.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying in a House oversight committee hearing about widespread fraud in  Minnesota. Here's the latest.

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continued in Iran Tuesday as part of Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump says the military barrage is expected to last several weeks.

During a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Donald Trump discussed ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran, addressed NATO tensions with Spain, oil prices and the timeline of the conflict.

While speaking with reporters, Trump claimed that had they not carried out Operation Midnight Hammer in June, Iran would have had a “very powerful nuclear weapon” within one month. 

President Trump discussed the recent U.S. military action against Iran, stating he believes Iran would have struck first if the U.S. hadn't acted. He also dismissed claims that Israel influenced the decision, suggesting instead, "I might have forced their hand."

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) questioned DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a Senate hearing, saying Renee Good and Alex Pretti should be alive today. Klobuchar said federal agents denied Minnesotans their First Amendment rights, among other rights, and asked Noem when federal authorities would get back down to their original footprint.

President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran Monday morning as strikes and retaliation continue in the region.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday for the 15th straight year, the city passed more than $1 billion in construction permits in 2025. He said the total came out to $1.07 billion, which represents 12,000 building permits.

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provides a timeline of the United States' attacks on Iran so far as part of Operation Epic Fury. He said this was not a single overnight operation, and they expect to take additional losses. Their mission is to "protect and defend ourselves" and prevent Iran from projecting power outside of its borders.