Hawk’s Tuesday Brief: U.S. weighs Iran strike; Minnesota fights federal surge; DOJ probes Powell; NYC nurses walk out; deadly Fresno pileup

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As Washington weighs potential military action abroad and domestic tensions mount at home, here are the developments I’m watching today.

Top lines

U.S. weighs attack in Iran as the State Department urges Americans to leave immediately, with protests rocking the country and regional risks rising [1].
Minnesota sues to block a federal “surge” of agents to Minneapolis even as officials say hundreds of additional federal officers are being deployed to assist operations in the state [1], [2].
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a stunning step that could carry market and institutional implications [3].

Politics, law and labor

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense; details are emerging as the case lands in federal court [2].
Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses walked off the job at major hospitals, pressing demands for safer staffing amid winter patient loads [3].

Public safety and crime

Dense fog triggered a deadly 17‑car pileup in Fresno, California, underscoring winter driving hazards across the West [3].
The synagogue arson suspect “laughed” about the attack, according to the FBI—an alarming detail in an already high‑profile case [3].
An ex‑husband was arrested in the fatal shooting of an Ohio dentist and his wife, authorities said, as the case moves into the courts [1].
After a years‑long probe, authorities captured the alleged mastermind behind the Toronto gold heist, a sprawling international theft that’s captivated investigators and insurers alike [2].

Health and culture

The flu outbreak is intensifying nationwide, with hospitals bracing for additional strain in the coming weeks [2].
Mattel launched its first Barbie doll with autism, part of a broader push for representation in the iconic line [1].

And finally

A runaway carriage horse left Central Park and galloped through New York City streets, a viral moment that ended without serious injuries but raised fresh safety questions [4].

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