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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…
Trump Says Iran Bombed Girls School
“President Donald Trump on Saturday denied U.S. involvement in a strike that killed more than 165 people at a girls’ elementary school in Southern Iran, instead placing the blame on…
U.S. Mulls Sending Special Forces Into Iran
“The U.S. and Israel have discussed sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at a later stage of the war,” Axios reports. “Preventing Iran…
Lev Parnas Runs for Congress
“Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian American businessman who served a 20-month sentence for campaign contributions to Republican politicians, including Donald Trump, that secretly came from a Russian oligarch, has announced a…
Trump Bets Bigger Tax Refunds Will Help Republicans
“Over the next few months, as millions of Americans see potentially larger income tax refunds hit their mailboxes or bank accounts, President Donald Trump wants filers to think of who…
Iran Hits Radars That Underpin U.S. Missile Defenses
“Iran is targeting the radar systems that serve as the eyes of the air defenses in the Middle East, hitting several in recent days and degrading the ability of the…
States Brace for Trouble Ahead of Midterms
New York Times: “Facing the possibility of big losses for Republicans in the midterm elections, President Trump has reiterated his unfounded assertions of electoral fraud. He has also begun speaking…
