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A Massively Asymmetrical War
The Atlantic: “The strategy that Iran is pursuing now—asymmetric warfare against superior U.S. forces—is reminiscent of the methods used by Iraqi insurgents to counter American and allied militaries on the…
The Deep Risk That GOP Hawks Overlooked
Jonathan Chait: “If the Iran war goes badly, the isolationist, anti-Israel wing of the party is likely to steer the GOP’s future.” Save to Favorites
Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran War
New York Times: “The ease and relative cost of production have helped give Iran the ability to keep fighting and create havoc across the region, even in the face of…
States Brace for Potential Ban on Late-Arriving Ballots
New York Times: “Given the complexity of election laws and the difficult task of educating voters in an election year, some election administrators are not waiting for the court to…
Democrats Have Money Edge in Virginia Map Fight
New York Times: “The battle over congressional maps in Virginia, the latest in the nationwide clash over mid-decade redistricting in the lead-up to this year’s midterm elections, is intensifying with…
New TSA Screeners Won’t Be Ready for World Cup
Bloomberg: “The Transportation Security Administration warned new airport screeners won’t be ready in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the agency grapples with staffing shortages during a prolonged…
So Much For the Pivot to Asia
New York Times: “Three American presidents have come into office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China, a superpower rival to the United States with the world’s…
Exchange of the Day
Speaker Mike Johnson took questions from reporters: REPORTER: Why isn’t Trump involved in trying to end the government shutdown? JOHNSON: I think he is involved. REPORTER: He shot down the…
GOP Lawmaker Gets Aggressive With Jewish Journalist
Tennessee state Sen. Paul Rose (R) told a Jewish journalist he would punch him in the face after being accused of “doing Israel’s bidding as they push us into war,”…
Is Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate’?
New York Times: “Juneau, Alaska, takes pride in providing services that some larger cities would shy away from…” “But the system that has made that possible — a steady flow…
NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback
New York Times: “Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, is often called a ‘Trump whisperer,’ able to mix public flattery with private advice to an unpredictable and moody American…
The World’s Energy Safety Net Is Buckling
Wall Street Journal: “For decades, liquefied natural gas acted as the global economy’s reliable escape valve during energy crises, keeping factories humming and homes warm.” “Now, LNG has become the…
Iran Suspected of Directing Attacks in Europe
Wall Street Journal: “Authorities are investigating Iran’s suspected involvement in a string of terrorist attacks in Europe that have targeted Jewish sites in response to the war in the Middle…
Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider
New York Times: “The Supreme Court unanimously said on Wednesday that a major internet provider could not be held liable for the piracy of thousands of songs online in a…
Iran Offers Its Own Ceasefire Proposal
Iran issued its own ceasefire proposal, calling for war reparations and complete sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz, the AP reports. Save to Favorites
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“We’ve not seen anything like this — there’s been no disruption of this scale in the past. It’s every oil analyst’s study piece or worst nightmare — one that we…
Young Women Feel Left Behind in Trump’s Economy
The 19th: “Women in their 20s to early 30s said they feel left behind in the economy; are anxious and apprehensive about the future; and largely don’t think politicians, including…
Xi Stays Silent as Trump Stumbles in Iran
Bloomberg: “Nearly one month into President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, there’s one person whose silence stands out: Xi Jinping.” “In contrast to most other Group of 20 leaders, China’s…
Blue Wave Watch
Chris Cillizza points out that Democrats have now flipped 30 Republican state legislative seats since Donald Trump began his second term. Republicans have flipped none. “30-0 isn’t just noise. It’s…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Our first and last word has always been, is, and will be this: someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you — not now, not ever.”…
