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Morning news brief: U.S.-Iran fire, House map, drug boats

The brief reports U.S. and Iran exchanged fire, SCOTUS affected a new U.S. House map, and strikes targeted alleged drug boats.
WHO: Morning news brief
WHAT: U.S. and Iran exchanged fire; U.S. House map redrawn after SCOTUS; strikes continued on alleged drug boats
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Part of a scheduled news roundup.

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