‘Everyone knew what Iran would do in response,’ Marco Rubio tells House committee – US politics live

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‘President and administration was aware there would be consequences to action,’ says secretary of state as he says consequences of Iran having a nuclear weapon ‘would be worse’.

Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt


Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche ​permanent US attorney general


White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm


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Hearing in New York state case over shooting of healthcare executive sealed at short notice ‘at request of the defense’.
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Faculty who support Palestinian rights are applying for compensation, claiming they faced harassment as Jews for their positions.
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Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted.
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Two-time Grammy winner was best known for songs from Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
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Local

By Scott McCaffrey 1 hour ago
Fairfax Water is on track to fully eliminate the last lead pipes from its network in advance of a 2027 federal deadline.
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By Katie Taranto 1 hour ago
A new option for weekend brunch in Clarendon comes with an audiophile twist. Oasis: The Listening Bar has begun hosting live jazz music from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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By Colleen Grablick 6 hours ago sorry
Learn how to help voters on Election Day, build out local Black history archives, and other fun ways to get involved in the community.
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By Angela Woolsey 1 hour ago
A motorcyclist was hospitalized this morning (Wednesday) as a result of a crash on Richmond Highway in Lorton.
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By Katie Taranto 3 hours ago
A series of free summer concerts at the Lubber Run Amphitheater starts this weekend.
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By Angela Woolsey 3 hours ago
The owner of the Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments is seeking to transform the 1960s-era residential neighborhood into a mixed-use development befitting its proximity to Metro.
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Style

By Madeleine Aggeler 1 hour ago sorry
Sperm counts have fallen sharply in recent decades, fueling anxiety, misinformation and a flood of fertility advice.
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Keep experimenting with different products and don’t be misled by social media: these standout tints, blushes and eyeliners are my new go-tos.
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By Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett 3 hours ago sorry
As summers get hotter, investment and education are vital to ensure we all have access to the clean, safe water we need.
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Sports

By Sam Quinn 5 minutes ago
Robinson, recovering from hand surgery, could be the key to taking down the Spurs.
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By Matt Severance 21 minutes ago
Today's best bets + Parlay of the Day + Cristopher Sanchez + NBA Finals MVP.
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By Ross Kelly 32 minutes ago
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, June 3.
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By Matt Snyder 37 minutes ago
Matt Snyder breaks down his dream All-Star Game rosters for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia.
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By Chinmay Vaidya 40 minutes ago
Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste.
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By Dayn Perry 34 minutes ago
The first round is open until June 25.
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Culture

By Brian Steinberg 12 minutes ago sorry
Disney has started to move Super Bowl commercial time in earnest, but only after a round of squawking that would have impressed Donald Duck. .
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By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans 22 minutes ago sorry
Actor sentenced to probation for incident in which he attacked three men and yelled homophobic slurs, according to witnesses.
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By Brian Steinberg 22 minutes ago sorry
Big TV is putting it all out on the field. .
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Late-night hosts discussed the president’s unhinged online behavior and the latest in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
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By Payton Turkeltaub 32 minutes ago sorry
It’s a total coincidence that Ken Burns and David Schmidt’s six-part documentary series “The American Revolution” was released by PBS in November 2025, less than a year ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.  “That wasn’t even on anyone’s horizon,” said Burns while talking with Variety’s Senior Artisans Editor Jazz Tangcay. .
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By Andrew Pulver 3 hours ago sorry
The director defends investment in and use of AI-generated storyboards, saying the immediacy of communicating his vision to cast and crew is ‘creatively freeing’.
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