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During a White House event Thursday, President Trump touted the U.S.

military's actions against Iranian military targets.

Other than that, they're doing quite well.

Trump also urged leaders of the Iranian government to surrender in exchange for immunity.

And he told several media outlets that he wants to have a hand in choosing Iran's next leader.

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and Israeli planes continue to hit cities across Iran, the attacks displacing many civilians from their homes.

But at the Turkish border with Iran, as NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports, many Iranians are also choosing to cross back into their country.

President Trump has tapped Oklahoma Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to head the Department of Homeland Security.

Pending Senate confirmation, Mullen would replace fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership.

NPR's Jasmine Garst reports.

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Treasury Department has authorized the sale of Russian oil to India for 30 days.

The move is intended to boost global supply and bring down prices amid the Iran war.

In a statement on Next, Secretary Scott Besson said the waiver only applies to transactions involving oil already stranded at sea.

The turnaround comes after the Trump administration leaned on India to stop buying Russian oil amid the war in Ukraine.

A new study suggests that certain drugs for diabetes and weight loss can lower the risk of addiction.