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Jared Kushner Seeks Investors as He Works for Trump
“Jared Kushner, one of the U.S. government’s chief negotiators in the Middle East, is trying to raise more money for his private equity firm from governments in the region,” the…
Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks
“Oil shocks are bad for economic growth and bad for inflation. So it can be worrisome when they land when growth is already middling and inflation stubborn,” the Wall Street…
Trump’s War Plan Went Awry Almost Immediately
CNN: “Spurred by fresh intelligence that the country’s 86-year-old supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was meeting with his top officials on the morning of Feb. 28, the US and Israel had…
The Art of Destroy and Deal
New York Times: “The U.S. president, who promised to end American wars, is now embracing the policies backed by Mr. Rubio and the secretary’s ideological compatriots, dismaying supporters who thought…
What’s Trump’s Phone Number Worth?
The Atlantic: “Washington’s hottest commodity is a 10-digit number that can swing financial markets, drive the news, and shift policy—but only if the timing is right.” “The White House has…
U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Iran’s Leaders
“The United States said it was offering up to $10 million, and the potential opportunity to relocate, for information on the whereabouts of 10 senior Islamic Republic leaders,” CBS News…
Israel Says Iran Is Firing Cluster Warheads at Civilians
“Half of the Iranian missiles fired at Israel in this war spray numerous small explosives over their targets, expanding the radius of possible damage and casualties though presenting less of…
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The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. How the politics of the upcoming election cycle could constrain Trump’s military ambitions. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis,…
Hegseth Says There’s No Need to Worry About Strait
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brushed aside concerns that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of the Iran war, which has spiked oil prices, would continue being a…
Here Comes Hormuz Inflation
“The war with Iran is driving up more than gasoline prices. It is beginning to hit semiconductors, medical imaging, backyard gardens and even children’s party balloons,” Politico reports. “While much…
Trump Dismissed Risk of Iran Blocking Strait of Hormuz
“Before the U.S. went to war, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told President Trump that an American attack could prompt Iran to close the…
Israel Planning Massive Ground Invasion of Lebanon
“Israel is planning to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure,” Axios reports. Save…
U.S. Military Attacks Iran’s Oil Export Hub
President Trump said that the U.S. military had conducted a large bombing raid on Kharg Island, a key port and Iran’s oil export hub, the New York Times reports. Trump…
Kevin Stitt and Trump Patch Things Up
“A Cabinet shake up and vacant Senate seat drove Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to attempt to patch up his relationship with President Donald Trump,” Politico reports. “When Stitt sat down…
U.S. to Receive $10 Billion Fee for Brokering TikTok Deal
“The Trump administration is set to receive a roughly $10 billion fee from investors in the recently completed deal to take control of TikTok’s U.S. business, delivering it a windfall…
Mayor of Boca Raton Elected by 5 Votes
Andy Thomson was elected the new mayor of Boca Raton after a manual recount, the Palm Beach Post reports. The result may face a legal challenge from the candidate who…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Nobody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender.” — President Trump, quoted by Axios, on why Iran has not surrendered yet. Save to…
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Trump Now Says Iranians Face ‘Big Hurdle’
President Trump on Friday tempered his call for Iranians to rise up against their rulers, acknowledging that they would be gunned down for trying, the New York Times reports. Trump…
Trump Locks Kristi Noem Out
Rachel Bade: “A week after ousting his Homeland Security secretary, President Donald Trump has made it clear to staff and associates: Kristi Noem is not welcome.” “The president has told…
