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U.S.-Iran War Enters Second Week — The U.S. military campaign against Iran reached its 10th day, with President Trump telling CBS News the war is "very complete" while stopping short of providing an end date. At a Miami news conference, Trump said the conflict would end "very soon" but also described it as "the beginning of building a new country." Strikes have continued across Iran and the broader Middle East. (CBS News)

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader — Iran's Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's next supreme leader. President Trump had previously stated that Khamenei's son would be an "unacceptable choice," raising questions about the implications for any diplomatic resolution to the conflict. (ABC News)

Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Oil Markets — Experts warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to surge dramatically. United Airlines CEO stated that rising oil costs from the war could soon translate to higher airfares for consumers. (CBS News)

Alexander Brothers Found Guilty in Sex Trafficking Trial — Jurors in Manhattan federal court convicted brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander on all charges in their sex trafficking trial after weeks of testimony. (CBS News)

Live Nation Reaches Tentative Settlement with DOJ — Less than a week into its antitrust trial, Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department over its alleged monopoly of the event ticket business. (CBS News)

Left Perspective

Lean-left outlets are centering coverage on the escalating costs and uncertain endgame of the Iran war. CBS News and ABC News both highlight the contradiction between Trump's "very complete" characterization and the absence of a concrete timeline. CBS News reports that potential 2028 Democratic contenders — Governors Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — are actively criticizing Trump's Iran strategy while courting voters in New Hampshire, framing the war as a central issue for the next presidential cycle. Coverage of economic consequences (oil prices, airline fares) is prominent, with CBS News dedicating multiple segments to the Strait of Hormuz risk and consumer impact. CBS News also continues tracking domestic rule-of-law stories, reporting that a federal judge ruled — for a second time — that top DOJ officials in New Jersey, including former Trump lawyer Alina Habba's replacements, are serving unlawfully.

Right Perspective

No right-lean or center-right sources were included in today's feed. Coverage from outlets such as Fox News, the New York Post, the Washington Examiner, or the Wall Street Journal editorial page was not available for comparison. A complete digest would benefit from these perspectives, particularly on the Iran war posture, the DOJ settlement with Live Nation, and the Wyoming abortion law.

International View

Iranian Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia — Five members of Iran's women's soccer team who refused to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia were branded "traitors" by the Iranian regime. Australian authorities have allowed the players to remain in the country, citing safety concerns about their return. This story underscores the humanitarian dimension of the conflict and the domestic repression inside Iran. (CBS News)

The selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader signals regime continuity rather than reform, a development likely to shape international diplomatic calculations around the war's resolution. (ABC News)

Underreported

• Hospice Fraud in Los Angeles: A CBS News investigation found that despite California's pledge to crack down on hospice fraud, sweeping red flags remain at hundreds of hospices across Los Angeles County — a growing pattern with real consequences for vulnerable patients. (CBS News)
• Wyoming Abortion Ban Signed: Governor Mark Gordon signed a "fetal heartbeat" abortion ban into law, though a court challenge is expected. This received minimal attention amid war coverage. (CBS News)
• Georgia Teacher Killed in Student Prank: A teacher died after being struck by a vehicle during a late-night prank, resulting in vehicular homicide charges against an 18-year-old student. (CBS News, ABC News)
• IED at NYC Mayor's Residence: NYPD reported that an improvised explosive device was thrown during dueling protests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home, described as capable of causing "serious injury or death." Two suspects face ISIS-inspired attack charges. (ABC News)
• Northern Arizona University Hazing Death: An autopsy revealed a student had a blood-alcohol level of 0.425% after a fraternity rush event. Three Delta Tau Delta leaders face hazing charges. (CBS News)

Sources

• CBS News (lean left)
• ABC News (lean left)

Note: Today's feed contained only lean-left sources. Right-lean and center perspectives were not available for this digest.