Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives

Morning Report is The Hill’s newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Iran is showing no signs of backing down as President Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is just hours away, leaving the commander-in-chief ready to either massively escalate the war or once again walk back his ultimatum. The Iranian Foreign…

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Sam Altman's 'New Deal' for superintelligence

{Beacon} Technology Big Story Sam Altman’s ‘new deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals on Monday, with the hope that the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in an artificial intelligence world. © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published on Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that would surpass even the…

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Trump to Iran: 'Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait'

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz President Trump threatened Iran’s infrastructure over the weekend, calling on Tehran to “open up the f‑‑‑in’ Strait of Hormuz.” © Greg Nash “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day in Iran, all in one. There will be… Source link

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CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests 

The Hill {Beacon} Health Care Health Care Click for more news from The Big Story CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily halted testing of state and local health department samples for dozens of infectious diseases and parasites. © The Associated Press Agency has halted…

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House Democrat says she’ll move to impeach Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Yasmine Ansari (D-Ariz.) said Monday she will introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for war crimes following President Trump’s planned attacks on Iran’s bridges, desalination plants and power plants. “Trump is escalating a destructive, illegal war, threatening massive war crimes and targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. Over the last 48… Source…

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