U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Gaza's expanding military zones
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have temporarily paused following intense strikes, while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. Additionally, a Supreme Court ruling has put the status of thousands of immigrants at risk, and President Trump has dismissed members of the Election Assistance Commission.
Why it matters
These developments highlight significant shifts in U.S. foreign policy, immigration enforcement, and domestic governance that impact both international stability and civil rights.
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After two days of intense strikes , fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused. The U.S. says it hit 170 targets in Iran. Iran says it targeted U.S. military bases in the Gulf. The fighting coincided with a weeklong funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four of his family members killed on the first day of the conflict.
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