U.S. carries out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, Governor Abbott hosts governors at the southern border, setbacks in cases against Trump, overview of the airstrikes and criticisms, tension escalation and joint press conference on border policies, governors show support for Abbott, legal battle and potential trial delay
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The US conducted retaliatory airstrikes across Iraq and Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias, but the strategy was criticized for allowing militants to flee.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted 14 GOP governors to discuss border crisis, criticizing Biden administration's policies and emphasizing the impact of illegal immigration on states.
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US carries out airstrikes in response to attack
Following the attack that killed three American troops, the US conducted several dozen airstrikes across Iraq and Syria. The airstrikes targeted command headquarters, storage depots, and other locations connected to Iranian-backed militias. Some officials criticized the administration's strategy, claiming that the strikes were announced ahead of time and allowed militants to flee.
Texas governor hosts GOP counterparts to highlight border crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted 14 GOP governors in Eagle Pass to draw attention to the crisis at the border. These governors criticized the Biden administration's border policies and its facilitation of illegal immigration. They discussed sending national guard troops to secure the border and emphasized the impact of illegal immigration on states across the country.
Updates on Trump's trials and Biden's primary victory
Two of former President Trump's criminal trials faced setbacks, with the lead prosecutor admitting to an affair and the delay of the federal case related to January 6. Meanwhile, Joe Biden won the first binding Democratic primary in South Carolina, though the low-key victory raises questions about his poll numbers and visibility in the face of sliding approval ratings.
U.S. forces carry out retaliatory airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, Texas governor Greg Abbot hosts 14 governors at the southern Border, and two of the key cases against Trump have some snags. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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