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Israel's significant strikes on Iran caused a rift in the GOP between the isolationist MAGA wing and more hawkish Republicans, according to a new report.

Israel's attack Thursday on Iran, known as "Operation Rising Lion," has been widely regarded as a significant tactical and operational success. The strikes damaged Iran's nuclear program and decimated its military leadership. Iran has begun retaliatory strikes, though Israel has downplayed their effectiveness.

While the U.S. has maintained it played no part in assisting Israel with the attack, Axios reported Friday afternoon that MAGA world is split over the United States' role.

Source: https://xcancel.com/travisakers/status/1933643478682251436#m

"Leao, who gained his U.S. citizenship through military service, said he was treated "very fairly."

"They're just doing their job," said Leao, who is of Angolan and Portuguese descent.

More info: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-marines-carry-out-first-known-detention-civilian-los-angeles-video-shows-2025-06-13/

JPMorgan Chase employees believe their work-life balance and health and well-being declined following the bank’s decision to return to office full-time in March, Barron’s reports. Based on an internal survey released this week of 90% of the workforce, the aforementioned areas scored lowest, alongside opportunities for internal mobility.

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The Post’s anonymous sources claimed that White House staff managing the systems could not monitor the Starlink connection to prevent the leakage of sensitive information or unauthorized access. Its sources allege that a Wi-Fi network called “Starlink Guest” appeared on White House phones in February, prompting users only for a password, not a username or a second form of authentication. This Wi-Fi network was reportedly still present on White House visitors’ phones this week.

Original title: Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

The full quote:

After persistent questioning about the cost of sending National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles, Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who said it would cost $134 million. Hegseth defended Trump’s decision to send the troops, saying they are needed to protect federal agents as they do their jobs.