Middle East crisis live: oil prices climb after Trump defends Iran war in address to the nation  The Guardian Live updates: Trump says war will end ‘shortly’; Iran denies requesting a ceasefire  NBC News Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech  The Atlantic Trump’s primetime speech on Iran war: Key takeaways  Al Jazeera Defeat Has Never Sounded as…

Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iranian leaders, despite Iran’s denials  The Washington Post Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz  WSJ As Trump touts ‘reasonable’ Iranian negotiators, there’s uncertainty about their decision-making power  CNN US Stock Futures Rise on Trump War Remarks Report: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com 12 times Trump signaled the Iran war was about…

Commentary: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in  Los Angeles Times Trump’s pope spat risks feud with crucial Catholic swing voters  Axios Italy’s prime minister issues rare criticism of Trump after pope attack  USA Today Column | Trump’s Christ-like image is filled with sloppy symbolism  The Washington…

What to expect in Georgia’s special congressional runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene  PBS The Democrat vying to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces a tall task, but Republicans are still watching closely  CNN Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat  NBC News In Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie…

At least 2 dead after tornadoes destroy homes in northern Texas  PBS Tornadoes touch down in Runaway Bay, Springtown; 2 killed  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Powerful Storm Hits North Texas and Kills 2 as Thousands Remain Without Power  The New York Times Storms sweep through Parker County, leaving 1 dead  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas tornado kills at…