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5 min readNPR's News Now roundup reports on escalating Middle East tensions, a U.S. domestic standoff over immigration funding and enforcement, a claimed data breach tied to pro-Iranian hackers, protests against the U.K. far right, and progress toward NASA's next lunar mission.
Iran Attacks U.S. Assets in Saudi Arabia
Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at a Saudi airbase hosting U.S. forces, wounding at least 12 American service members—five seriously—and damaging several U.S. refueling tankers. Military experts credit U.S. air defenses with limiting worse damage, while Reuters cited unidentified U.S. officials confirming the injuries and equipment losses. The strikes followed Israeli attacks on Iran's largest steel plants, highlighting retaliatory risks in the region amid broader proxy conflicts. This incident underscores vulnerabilities for U.S. personnel stationed near adversarial borders, even with defensive systems in place.
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- 1 (00:00) **Iran Missile Attack on Saudi Airbase** - Iran fires ballistic missiles and drones; at least 12 US service members wounded, 5 seriously
- 2 (00:57) **House GOP Rejects Senate DHS Funding Bill** - Republicans block bill lacking new immigration enforcement funds
- 3 (01:12) **Hakeem Jeffries Criticizes GOP Demands** - Democratic leader calls Senate move a "joke," prioritizes violent offenders over families
- 4 (01:51) **Funding Standoff Causes Airport Delays** - Long security lines at US airports; Trump signs EO to pay TSA agents after month without checks
- 5 (02:00) **Lawsuits Filed Against DHS Over ICE Actions** - 10 claims allege First Amendment violations during Minnesota immigration protests
- 6 (02:42) **Burris Expects More Claims** - Lawyer from Rodney King case anticipates additional filers; feds must respond
- 7 (02:56) **Pro-Iran Hackers Claim Data Breach** - Group releases photos, resume, personal docs; officials call material old, no gov info
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