Today: US launches new strikes against Iran, and Bill Gates says Epstein blackmailed him

Today as it Happened on Wednesday, June 10, 2026: The U.S. launched new strikes against Iran Wednesday "in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression." U.S. Central Command said it struck multiple targets at President Trump's direction. Further details were not immediately available. The activity follows a warning from President Donald Trump Wednesday. "They've taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them. Now they will have to pay the price!!!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social. He later clarified his comments, saying before the strikes began "We're going to hit them again hard today." Trump's comments marked a shift in tone after he previously said Iran was "desperate" to reach a deal to end the war, which has been ongoing since Feb. 28. Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers that Epstein blackmailed him over extramarital affairs but said he had no involvement in Epstein's crimes. He also said he never visited Epstein's home or his island. And the Department of Justice has responded to a lawsuit seeking to block a UFC event scheduled to take place this weekend on White House grounds. In a court filing, the Justice Department argued there is historical precedent for hosting major public events at the White House. Attorneys pointed to President Andrew Johnson, who hosted baseball events on the South Lawn in the 1800s. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews