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The 7

Monday, February 5, 2024

Feb 5, 2024
Recent US strikes in Middle East, California storm and floods, Taylor Swift's Grammy win, invasive ants affecting lions in Kenya, ecological chain reaction due to ant invasion.
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Quick takeaways

  • US launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria following an attack on a US base in Jordan by Iranian-backed militants.
  • Senators announced a bipartisan deal to deter migrants, close asylum loopholes, and grant the president power to shut down the border during high attempted crossings.

Deep dives

US launches strikes in the Middle East

The US launched strikes in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for an attack on a US base in Jordan by Iranian-backed militants. The strikes killed fighters and civilians, according to reports. The Biden administration stated that these strikes were the beginning of their response and that further action may be taken.

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