Iran's Supreme Leader Killed, Trump's State Of The Union And More: This Week In Politics

Khamenei's death has thrown Iran into political uncertainty, with Israeli officials confirming the strike and state media verifying his passing. President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliatory actions, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Here are this week’s key political stories.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed, State Media Confirms

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead by Iranian state media following strikes that Israeli officials said killed him.

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Schumer Says Trump’s State Of The Union Shows He’s In A State Of Delusion

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats criticized Trump’s State of the Union address, claiming it was disconnected from the everyday struggles of Americans. The speech, which primarily focused on the economy and military pressure on Iran, was praised by Republicans as a comeback narrative.

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Netflix CEO Claps Back At President Trump

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed a social media post demanding the removal of board member Susan Rice following Trump’s criticism. During an interview with BBC Radio 4, Sarandos emphasized that the company’s decisions are business-oriented and not political.

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Trump Calls Out Pelosi For Stock Trading

In his State of the Union speech, Donald Trump urged a ban on congressional stock trading, singling out former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

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Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Killed IRS Direct File Due To Lobbying

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to revive and permanently secure the IRS’s free Direct File program. This government-run online option allows eligible taxpayers to send returns directly to the agency without paying a commercial preparer.

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