The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• Israel has launched new waves of strikes on Tehran and Beirut, while Iranian drones reportedly hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
• Authorities have confirmed that the death toll from Sunday's mass shooting in Austin has risen to three victims plus the gunman 
• Austin ISD officials continue to blame state lawmakers for a projected $49 million budget deficit