The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.

Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.

Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Israeli air strikes on Tehran have disrupted daily life, killing civilians and fuelling fears of a wider regional war.

Strike on the secure media compound during a live broadcast is highly symbolic as tensions between Israel and Iran soar.

Viet Thanh Nguyen on how US violence abroad is mirrored in ICE raids, the Israeli assault on Gaza, and protests at home.

The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.

Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational.

China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.