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➡️ The death of Iran’s supreme leader leads to a big question: What happens now? Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre and NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin about what this means for the country’s regime.
➡️ Congress did not authorize yesterday's strikes, which have deeply divided lawmakers. Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war. Reaction to the overnight attack has not split cleanly on partisan lines, though Republicans offered most of the praise.
➡️ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is pushing for a vote on a war power resolution following the strikes. Jeffries joins NPR's Emily Kwong on All Things Considered to explain what the resolution would do if it is passed. 
➡️ The Defense Department is calling the series of airstrikes “Operation Epic Fury.” The Trump administration’s recent operations have drawn criticism, not just for the missions themselves but also because of their names and the intent behind them.
➡️ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the developments in Iran "greatly concerning." Here’s how other world leaders have reacted. 
➡️ Military strikes on Iran pose serious risks to oil markets and, by extension, the global market. Because trading markets are closed until late Sunday, the extent of the impact on oil prices remains unclear.

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➡️ A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran when she was two. She grew up on a Midwest farm, attended church every Sunday and loved listening to her late father’s World War II stories. Now, in her 50s, she faces deportation. The U.S. government says she has overstayed her visa. She tells NPR her story on the condition of anonymity, out of fears that speaking out could complicate her immigration case.
➡️ When a loved one goes missing, families must manage their lives while spearheading expensive, full-time search operations. Charlie Shunick's sister, Mickey Shunick, was kidnapped in 2012 and later found murdered. Charlie said the three-month effort to find her cost the family $50,000. Now, as a missing persons advocate, Charlie helps others navigate the nightmare "nobody is prepared for."
➡️ While partisan gridlock paralyzes Congress, state-level Democrats and Republicans have found common ground tackling some of the biggest issues of the 2026 legislative season, including artificial intelligence and data centers. While the two parties still clash over issues like taxes, lawmakers have used similar talking points on topics like big tech and the rising cost of housing.
➡️ The Department of Energy has publicized new rules that slash environmental and security requirements for experimental nuclear reactors. The changes come after President Trump called for three or more experimental reactors to come online by July 4. Last month, NPR reported on the existence of the new rules, which were quietly rewritten to accelerate a new generation of nuclear reactor designs.