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Biden’s Doctor to Testify Before House Committee
Kevin O’Connor, former President Joe Biden’s doctor, has agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on July 9 for a transcribed interview, NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
Iran Gave Advance Warning of Retaliatory Attack
New York Times: “Three Iranian officials familiar with the plans said that Iran gave advanced notice that attacks were coming, as a way to minimize casualties. The officials said Iran…
Attacking Iran Without Congress’ Blessing
Conor Friedersdorf: “Recall the last time that the United States began a war this consequential: George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. Prior to invading, on October 10, 2002, Bush secured…
Iran Launched the Same Number of Missiles as the U.S.
“Iran said its Monday night missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites this weekend,…
‘I Love the New York City Mayoral Race’
Jeffrey Blehar: “A confession: I love every single thing about this year’s New York City mayoral race. I read every story about it, hang on every update or embarrassing photograph…
Trump Violated the War Powers Act
Reason: “In addition to violating the Constitution, the air strikes also violate the War Powers Act. Section 3 of that legislation requires that ‘the President in every possible instance shall…
Israel Gave Warning Calls to Top Iranian Generals
“In the hours after Israel launched its first wave of strikes against Iran on June 13, killing top military leaders and nuclear scientists, Israeli intelligence operatives launched a covert campaign…
Iran Targets U.S. Military Bases in Qatar
“Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar, officials said, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “That came about an…
Israel Pounds Tehran Amid Growing Calls for De-Escalation
“Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Tehran on Monday that it said targeted a paramilitary headquarters and a notorious prison, pressing on with its bombing campaign a day after the United…
No Revised Megabill Text Today
“Senate Republicans are unlikely to release full revised text of their sweeping domestic-policy bill Monday as they had hoped, reflecting a behind-the-scenes scramble to finalize the legislation for passage this…
Majority of People Taken by ICE Had No Convictions
“New nonpublic data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement indicate that the government is primarily detaining individuals with no criminal convictions of any kind,” the Cato Institute reports. “Also, among those…
Inside the Plot to Push Ayatollah Khamenei Aside
Iranian officials are considering removing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of Iran after the country endured airstrikes by Israel and the United States, The Atlantic reports. The plot…
Republicans Get Ready to Walk the Plank
Senate Republicans are aiming to vote this week on what President Trump has dubbed his “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” but public opinion is firmly against it—and growing worse. A series…
New York to Build New Nuclear Power Plant
“New York intends to build a large nuclear-power facility, the first major new U.S. plant undertaken in more than 15 years and a big test of President Trump’s promise to…
When You Come at the King
Coming this fall: When You Come at the King by Elie Honig. “You might unearth information that will be politically, professionally, and personally devastating to your subject, and you alone hold…
U.S. Tells Citizens in Qatar to Shelter in Place
“The U.S. Embassy in Qatar told Americans in the country to shelter in place until further notice, without providing a reason, as the region anticipates possible Iranian attacks on American…
Iran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Devastating U.S. Blow
New York Times: “Since Iran first embarked on an ambitious civilian nuclear program in 1974 under the shah, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s leaders have viewed it as a proud symbol…
Senate Parliamentarian Rejects More from GOP Megabill
“The Senate parliamentarian has rejected several more provisions in the Republican megabill to enact President Trump’s agenda, including language authorizing states to conduct border security and immigration enforcement, which traditionally…
Israel Keeps Up Iran Attacks
“Israeli warplanes kept up their attacks on Iranian missiles systems, airfields and the Fordow nuclear site following U.S. strikes at the weekend, as debate raged in the country over how…
Giuliani Says Calls for Impeachment are Treasonous
Rudy Giuliani said that Democrats calling for President Trump to be impeached over the U.S.’s military strikes on Iran — like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — should be “tried for…
