Top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefs Trump on Iran options  Axios White House officials believe ‘the politics are a lot better’ if Israel strikes Iran first  Politico The White House wants Iran to attack Americans  Responsible Statecraft Israelis brace for another war as Trump mulls strikes on Iran  The Washington Post Top Mideast commander briefs Trump on…

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship  NPR Monstrous category 5 typhoon hits US territories  USA Today Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam  The New York Times Coast Guard Searches for 6 People After Losing Contact with Boat Following Typhoon Sinlaku  Military.com Thousands without power, water in Northern…

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say  The New York Times Israel believes Iran’s new leader was lightly wounded in attacks, senior official says  The Times of Israel How Iran Is Building a Religious Mythology Around Its New Supreme Leader  WSJ Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Iran’s choice of…

Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise  The New York Times Melania Trump tried to sweep the Epstein saga away, but she ended up reviving it  CNN Melania Insider Calls BS on Trump’s Shock Address Claim  The Daily Beast Melania Trump denies all but “casual” ties to Epstein and Maxwell  MS NOW Jeffrey Epstein survivor ‘sure there’s a reason…