TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
An initial classified assessment found the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities set back Tehran's nuclear program by a matter of months, according to three sources familiar with its contents.
Whistleblower says top DOJ official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations
A top official at the Justice Department told subordinates they would need to consider ignoring court orders the day before the administration carried out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, according to a department whistleblower.
Global Impact
One U.S. report assessed Iran was 3 to 8 months from nuclear weapon — but no sign it planned to, intel sources say
On the same day that President Trump ordered Saturday's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a U.S. intelligence agency assessed that Iran could make a nuclear weapon in three to eight months — but there was no indication that it had decided to do so, CBS News has learned.
Starmer to give missiles to Ukraine paid for with £70m interest on Russian assets
Keir Starmer has announced a fresh package of military aid for Ukraine – this time paid for using the UK’s interest haul from frozen Russian assets.
Economic Pulse
Small-business AI use is lagging, but one firm is channeling Sherlock Holmes and knocking out 'grunt work'
Chris Schwegmann is getting creative with how artificial intelligence is being used in law.
Trump Baffles With Sudden U-Turn on China Buying Iranian Oil
President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving its biggest customer China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel.
Quick Takes
A 300-year-old painting in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery has allegedly been damaged after a visitor tripped while posing for a photo with the artwork.
Justin Baldoni has opted not to refile claims in his countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team rested their case in his sex trafficking trial on Tuesday after making arguments for only about 20 minutes.
“Cobra Kai” actor Martin Kove is accused of biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm so hard he nearly drew blood, according to a police report.
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