TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Four House Democrats Side With Republicans On Trump’s Iran Strikes
Four Democrats voted with Republicans to effectively greenlight President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran, breaking with the party’s House leadership.
Trump Calls On Israeli President To Pardon Netanyahu Amid Iran Strikes
President Donald Trump called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “today” in an interview on Feb. 5.
Global Impact
Hungary detains Ukrainians carrying $82 million in cash and gold; Kyiv calls it a hostage-taking
Hungarian authorities have detained seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence officer, and seized two armored cars carrying large amounts of cash across Hungary on suspicion of money laundering, officials said Friday.
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US officials increase security over fear of attack by Iran amid US-Israel bombing
Government officials across the US have taken new security measures because of fears that Iran, or its supporters, may launch attacks on targets in America to retaliate for the US and Israel’s bombing of the country.
Economic Pulse
Stocks slide and oil prices climb as Iran says it could counter ground invasion
U.S. stocks slid Thursday and the price of oil continued to climb amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Jobs report shocks with unexpected loss of 92,000 jobs in February as unemployment rate rises
The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, Labor Department data released Friday showed, sharply missing economists' expectations and stalling the nascent hiring growth that started the year.
Quick Takes
Body parts found on Bali beach belonged to Ukrainian tourist who was kidnapped and tortured, police say
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes Pack on the PDA in Rare 1st Joint Public Appearance in 13 Years
Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai won't appeal national security conviction, legal team says
Federal contractor who allegedly stole $46 million in crypto arrested in Caribbean, FBI says
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