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War with Iran Spreads Economic Damage
“Iranian missile and drone attacks have disrupted the flow of commerce through one of the global economy’s most critical hubs, paralyzing much of the ocean and air traffic that carries…
U.S. Dismayed by Israel’s Iran Fuel Strikes
“Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots Saturday went far beyond what the U.S. expected when Israel notified it in advance, sparking the first significant disagreement between the allies since…
7th American Dies in War with Iran
“Another American service member has died in the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Sunday, bringing the number of American troops killed in the conflict to seven,” the New…
Trump Eyes Surprise Economic Deal with Cuba
“The Trump administration is preparing an economic deal with Cuba that could be announced soon,” USA Today reports. “The details of the prospective deal and exact timing are not known….
Trump Files Trademark for ‘Trump 250’
“The Trump Organization filed several previously unreported trademark applications last week in connection with America’s 250th anniversary celebration, all featuring the president’s name as a centerpiece of the highly-anticipated festivities,”…
Prison Guard Googled ‘Jeffrey Epstein’ Before He Died
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards, Tova Noel, Googled Epstein about an hour before his body was found in his cell, People reports. Noel and Michael Thomas, who was also…
Exchange of the Day
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was interviewed on Fox News by Maria Bartiromo about the Iran war: GRAHAM: You just wait to see what comes in the next two weeks. BARTIROMO:…
A Textbook War of Choice
Richard Haass: “America did have other viable options, above all diplomacy, especially as no convincing case has been made that an imminent threat had to be dealt with militarily. The…
Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender
“Iran’s top national security official, speaking on national television as the war entered a second week, said Tehran would not surrender or let up on retaliatory strikes and vowed to…
How AI Is Turbocharging the War in Iran
“The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have unfolded at unprecedented speed and precision thanks to months of planning, a massive assemblage of military force and a cutting-edge weapon never…
Brazil’s Presidential Race Is Suddenly Close
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is narrowing his gap with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s looming election, with a new poll showing both effectively tied in a potential runoff…
Trump Leaves Venezuela’s Machado Behind
As President Trump has increasingly embraced Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez as interim president, opposition leader María Corina Machado has been largely left behind as she prepares her return to Venezuela, the…
Netanyahu Finally Got What He Wanted
Wall Street Journal: “The campaign, undertaken side by side with the Americans, would transform the region’s strategic landscape with Israel as an unrivaled military power. And it would mark a…
The Rise and Fall of Dan Crenshaw
Politico: “Crenshaw’s downfall is in part a cautionary tale for the politicians looking to rise quickly in today’s political-media ecosystem, as well as a counterpoint to the idea that all…
Rapper Is on Course to Lead Nepal With Landslide Win
“In a resounding affirmation of Gen Z’s power to overthrow the political old guard, Nepali voters have handed a commanding majority to a party headlined by a 35-year-old ex-rapper,” the…
Big Majority Want to End Time Changes
A new YouGov poll finds 64% of Americans want to stop changing the clocks twice a year, whereas only 16% want to keep the current system. Save to Favorites
Trump Threatens Not to Sign Any More Bills
“President Trump on Sunday threatened to not sign any bills into law until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act is approved by the Senate, doubling down on his push…
Gas Prices Headed for $5 a Gallon
Nate Silver: “According to the AAA, average retail gas prices in the U.S. are now $3.45 per gallon, up about 50 cents from a week ago. However, the problems are…
Voters Prefer Democrats in the Midterms
A new NBC News poll finds Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by six percentage points, 50% to 44%. Save to Favorites
Primary Voters Prize Ideology Over Electability
“As party primaries kick off ahead of the pivotal battle for control of Congress this fall, Democrats — and especially Republicans — say they are prioritizing ideological alignment instead of…
