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Monday morning news: May 8, 2026

The news of the day, including Iranian strikes on Israel threatening the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, the Pentagon chief taking criticism for his D-Day remarks at Normandy, and a lawsuit to stop a sporting event on the White House lawn meant to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

The news of the day, including an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, voters in Virginia approving a major overhaul of the state’s U.S. House districts, and Florida’s attorney general launches a criminal investigation into ChatGPT

The news of the day, including President Trump says Iran will face obliteration if it doesn’t agree to a peace deal, the FBI confirms the attack on a Michigan synagogue was inspired by an Islamic terror group, and the Justice Department stands for the rights of female athletes.

The news of the day, including thousands of U.S. troops arriving in the Middle East with more possibly on the way, a spike in gas prices hitting Americans’ wallets hard, and federal security workers at airports anticipate finally getting a paycheck.


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The news of the day, including President Trump signals the conflict in Iran is nearing completion, a wild ride for U.S. stocks and global oil prices, and a fifth state legally protects babies as young as six weeks from abortion

The news of the day, including a seventh American combat death in Operation Epic Fury, Iran names its new supreme leader, and people in Oklahoma and Michigan absorb the shock of devastating tornadoes

The news of the day, including the U.S. says it’s decimating Iran’s Navy, House vote on War Powers resolution fails, and Israel strikes Lebanon

President Trump warns of possibility more deaths of U.S. troops from Iran strikes, details of the preparation and execution of the attacks emerge, Democrats call for vote on War Powers Act, and a fatal attack in Austin, Texas

The news of the day, including tensions rise after another ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis, the federal government faces another shutdown, and a massive winter storm wreaks havoc across the U.S.

The news of the day, including the White House says all options are on the table for Iran, some states are working to limit immigration enforcement, and President Trump unveils a new healthcare plan