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Emily Gregory's victory brought the Democratic surge to President Trump's backyard, Palm Beach, just weeks after her party won the mayor's race in Boca Raton, 30 miles south.

Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.

Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

The bombing of the ship by Al Qaeda killed 17 U.S. sailors in 2000. President Trump has said Iran was "probably involved."

The California governor suggested that he had meant to refer to Israel's potential future direction, not its current policies. "I revere the state of Israel," he said.

The barrage continued as officials said the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. But Iranian officials have publicly denied that Washington and Tehran are talking directly.

The local leaders of the union representing T.S.A. workers characterized the ICE officers in airports as unhelpful and a distraction.

Nick Adams, known for his crass humor and internet trolling, was previously nominated to be the ambassador to Malaysia. But his nomination was pulled earlier this year.

While the president has promised rapid relief, Americans could feel the financial sting of the conflict for some time after it ends.

Parties normally hold conventions every four years to nominate presidential candidates, but Republicans hope to hold one this year in the face of midterm headwinds.