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1. The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

   The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

2. Iran retaliates after Israel kills 2 top Iranian officials

   Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.

3. Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation

   The Alliance Defending Freedom is behind a legislation known as the CARE Act, moving through a number of statehouses. Other states are trying to crack down on crisis pregnancy centers, accusing them of deceptive practices.

4. Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare — and catching the U.S. off guard

   As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, relentless attacks by cheap Iranian drones are being fended off by multi-million-dollar U.S. interceptors. How long can the math hold up?

5. The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next

   Hundreds of millions of dollars — and possibly billions — for the state's Medicaid program are in limbo as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud.

6. Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

   Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces questions from his fellow senators at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security,

7. Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops

   Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple years being a major turning point.

8. The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty

   The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

9. Do you understand this billboard? If not, that's the whole point

   San Francisco's streets are plastered with cryptic ads from AI startups. The strategy is intentional — but it's not without cost.

10. Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion

    Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.