09:44 (13:44)โขIran Rejects Trump's Nuclear Deadline
โจThe newspapers report that Iran has rejected Trump's nuclear negotiations deadline while missile strikes escalate the conflict, with Iranian projectiles hitting residential buildings in southern Israel (ABC News, NY Post). European powers are rushing to fill the diplomatic void, with France, UK, and Germany pushing for full negotiations as Trump delays his decision on military action (CNN, Newsweek, Washington Post). Iran's opposition tells the US not to compromise with the regime, claiming its grip on power is slipping (CBS). Domestically, violent riots erupted at Portland's ICE field office with attackers using fireworks and explosives against officers, resulting in five arrests, while Homeland Security Secretary Noem vowed enforcement would continue (Breitbart). Trump faces legislative obstacles as the Senate parliamentarian has stripped key provisions from his budget megabill, complicating his domestic agenda (The Hill, Fox News).