From the New York Times, it's the headlines.

I'm Tracy Mumford.

Today's Thursday, April 2nd.

Here's what we're covering.

It's been just one month since the United States military began operation.

Epic Fury.

Last night, in a primetime address, President Trump delivered what the White House had billed

as an important update on the war with Iran.

Our objectives are very simple and clear.

We are systematically dismantling the regime's ability to threaten America or project power.

Walking away from this speech, there was really no revealing news.

What stuck out to me is that President Trump essentially used this speech to almost

plead with Americans to keep this war in perspective.

Zolan Cano Young's covers the White House for the times.

He tacked through the lengths of other conflicts that America has been involved in.

He talked about the length of the Vietnam War.

It lasted for 19 years, five months and 29 days.

Iraq went on for eight years, eight months, and 28 days.

And then he compared it to this war, which is about a month in.

This is a true investment in your children and your grandchildren's future.

But while the president tried to provide assurance to Americans and make his case for why he believes the conflict is

necessary. He did not provide something that's been missing from his messaging for weeks,

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