Iran targets US bases across Gulf in escalating tit-for-tat

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In today's issue: ▪ Iran responds to U.S. strikes overnight ▪ Platner glides to nomination in Maine ▪ Reconciliation bill heads to Trump’s desk ▪ U.S. contends with spreading screwworm Iran responded overnight to U.S. retaliatory strikes with attacks of its own targeting American bases and other sit