FBI investigates attacks in Michigan and Virginia. And, Senate passes housing bill

"Israel issued its first-ever evacuation order since the war in Iran began for a 300-yard radius of a building in the Bachura neighborhood of Beirut. The Israeli military claims it is killing and targeting Hezbollah operatives, but the specifics of what was targeted in that building last night are unclear."

"An official not authorized to speak publicly told NPR that the strike was symbolic and was meant to send the message that Israel would not tolerate Hezbollah's fire much longer. The Lebanese president has recently called for direct talks with Israel to end the war and asked the international community to help bolster its army."

"Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first message, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Today, U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when a refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq."

Israel launched attacks on central Beirut following rocket fire from the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, marking some of the fiercest fighting since the war began. The U.S. Central Command confirmed at least four crew members were killed when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first message vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Israel issued its first evacuation order for a 300-yard radius in Beirut's Bachura neighborhood. An official indicated the strike was symbolic, meant to signal Israel's reduced tolerance for Hezbollah's attacks. The Lebanese president called for direct talks with Israel and international support to disarm Hezbollah. Israel sees positive signs from Lebanon regarding cracking down on Hezbollah. Additionally, the FBI investigated two separate attacks: an armed man rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue, and another man opened fire at a Virginia military training classroom.

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