Caroline Leavitt

That's you know, there's an advantage to that in some way.

But it also means that, you know, even he doesn't seem to know what he's doing or what he's going to do next.

And because it seems to be so conditioned on the impulse of the moment, the thing he happens to see on TV, the thing somebody happens to tell him most recently.

And I think that that's the kind of thing that is, you know, really concerned both the allies and a lot of American officials who are not certain where this war is going.

The Israeli Defense Forces say they carried out a targeted strike in Imam Hussein University, describing it as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' primary military academic institution and alleging it operates under civilian cover while supporting advanced weapons research tied to the regime's military and terrorist capabilities.

Meanwhile, in Washington, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt insisted that peace talks are ongoing and making progress.

It's no surprise that we are seeing the remaining elements of the regime become increasingly eager to end the destruction and come to the negotiating table while they still can.

Despite all of the public posturing you hear from the regime and false reporting, talks are continuing and going well.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a similar message on Monday, saying the U.S.

still prefers a diplomatic resolution, but warned, quote, we also have to be prepared for the fact that that effort might fail, citing concerns that Iran's leadership may not negotiate in good faith.

At the same time, Donald Trump says the US engaged in, quote, serious discussions with what he called a, quote, more reasonable Iranian regime.

He said this could end the conflict in weeks, though also warned that if a deal is not reached, the US could escalate dramatically, including potential strikes on critical infrastructure.

Left-wing demonstrators vandalized a federal building with messages calling for the killing of ICE agents, clashed with law enforcement, and sparked multiple arrests on Saturday.

The violence came amid a day of demonstrations that drew tens of thousands into the city streets, with organizers estimating attendance as high as 50,000.

The LAPD placed the city on tactical alert and issued a dispersal order.

warning demonstrators to leave one area or face arrest.

Federal officials also reported violence directed at law enforcement.

In response, federal officials say they're coming for the agitators, warning in a statement, quote, if you threaten ICE or their families, you will face the full force of federal law.

U.S.

Attorney Bill Assele said, quote, to those who are smashing concrete blocks and throwing them at our officers, we have you on video.