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US Continues Attacking Iran, Gates Testifies On Epstein, Graham Platner Reactions, Southern Baptist Convention Update
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- America In The Morning
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- Jun 11, 2026
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Today on America in the MorningUS Continues Iran Attacks While both sides are not saying the ceasefire is over, the US military conducted a second round of what CENTCOM is describing as “self-defense” strikes against targets in Iran, which comes after the Iranian military shot down an Apache attack helicopter patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and comes as President Trump continues to say a peace deal is within reach, while Iran’s leaders are warning they will defend against any aggression, and on Wednesday fired on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Reactions To Graham Platner President Trump called him a “thug,” and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said his name on the ballot is “hard to stomach.” Democrats and Republicans are reacting to a primary win for a Democrat candidate for Senate in Maine. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Southern Baptist Convention The Southern Baptists held their convention in Florida, where they elected a new president, and also approved a constitutional amendment that would bar women from serving as pastors in their church. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. World Cup Controversies The first matches for the World Cup soccer will begin today in Mexico, who along with the United States and Canada are the host nations for the tournament, but not every stadium will be sold out. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, the games are beginning with controversy, which includes visa issues for Iran, FIFA's president defending some sky-high ticket prices and acknowledging a Somali referee was denied U.S. entry. Chicago Cross Burning It was a shocking scene in the Windy City as police in Chicago are investigating a cross burn…