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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Some of Iran’s Oil
“Sanctions on some Iranian oil will be temporarily lifted to allow the sale of shipments already in transit,” Politico reports. “The partial pause on sanctions is intended to help ease…
Frustration With Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him
“Sen. Chris Murphy was dining with progressive activists at a French restaurant in Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood when the conversation about how to advance their legislative priorities turned to a thorny…
Trump Mulls Seizing Iran’s Nuclear Stockpiles
“The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran’s nuclear materials, according to multiple people briefed on the discussions, as a U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against…
Democrats Rage Over Fetterman
“Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is under heavy fire from fellow Democrats for casting the deciding vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) nomination for DHS secretary, with some openly calling…
Iran War Puts U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the Crosshairs
“The U.S. war with Iran has triggered the broadest and fastest wave of attacks against U.S. embassies and consulates in the post-9/11 era, current and former officials said, as the…
Trump Digs Powell In Deeper at the Fed
“By doubling down on the investigation into Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump is ensuring that the Federal Reserve chair won’t go anywhere soon,” Semafor reports. “After Powell said he would…
Cuba Rejects U.S. Embassy Attempt to Bring In Fuel
“The Cuban government this week refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to import diesel fuel for its generators, calling the ask ‘shameless,’ given the Trump administration’s fuel…
Paxton PAC Buys Anti-Cornyn Ads for Mar-a-Lago
“A super PAC supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is buying new ads in the Palm Beach media market, trying again to get President Donald Trump’s attention at Mar-a-Lago while…
Judge Says Pentagon’s Press Policy Is Illegal
“A federal judge on Friday voided various parts of a restrictive press policy rolled out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last year, ruling that they trampled on the constitutional rights…
Trump Says He Might ‘Wind Down’ Iran War
President Trump said on Truth Social he is considering “winding down” its Middle East military operation, the AP reports. Trump’s statement seemed at odds with his administration’s move to send…
Tax Refunds Are Falling Short of Trump’s Promise
“Americans’ tax refunds are averaging about $350 higher than this time last year but so far running well below the extra $1,000 President Donald Trump promised after passage of his…
Mark Robinson Lied About His Pornography ‘Obsession’
Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) admitted he lied during the final months of his 2024 gubernatorial campaign about his “obsession” with pornography and sex, CNN reports. Said…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“NATO could help us, but they so far haven’t had the courage to do so. And others could help us, but we don’t use it. At a certain point, it’ll…
Trump Wants His Birthday to Be a Federal Holiday
Zeteo: “Trump has talked to longtime advisers about what it would take to officially make his birthday a national, federal holiday.” “Similarly, he has already repeatedly inquired about getting a…
Trump Not Interested in Ceasefire in Iran War
President Trump told reporters on Friday he is not interested in a ceasefire with Iran, CNBC reports. Said Trump: “We could have dialogue, but I don’t want to do a…
Ohio Governor Shifts Towards Democrats
Cook Political Report: “It’s an inescapable law of politics: Money can only propel a campaign so far when its candidate’s flaws act as an anchor.” “Last week, Republican venture capitalist…
Iranian Regime Seen as Tightening Grip
Bloomberg: “The Iranian regime isn’t close to falling and officials are coalescing around the remaining leaders.” “Strikes by the US and Israel have killed several top Iranian officials, including Ali…
Hegseth Invokes Divine Purpose to Justify War
New York Times: “More than any top American military leader in recent history, Mr. Hegseth has framed U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America as bigger…
Pentagon Preparing for Ground Troops in Iran
CBS News: “Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran.” “Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as…
Rising Gas Prices Hit Household Finances
“Rising gasoline prices are already starting to bite U.S. household finances and Americans overwhelmingly expect fuel costs will keep climbing as President Donald Trump’s war with Iran crimps global oil…
