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Trump Calls War ‘a Little Excursion’: Iran War Updates
The president had a lot to say, and a lot of it didn’t make sense. Here’s that and what else happened on Day 10.
operators
operators
The Alexander Brothers Are Guilty on All Counts
The wealthy siblings face possible life sentences for a decadelong pattern of drugging and raping women.
early and often
early and often
King Charles Urged to Snub Trump Over Iran War
U.K. lawmakers want the king to call off his U.S. state visit to punish Trump for starting an “illegal war.”
politics
politics
What We Know About the ‘ISIS Inspired’ Bombing Incident Outside Gracie Mansion
Two suspects are facing federal charges after an explosive device was thrown during a clash between protesters outside Gracie Mansion Saturday.
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early and often
All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s Birthday
The UFC is holding a cage match to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (or maybe Trump). Here’s what we know about plans, tickets, and the fight card.
tremendous content
tremendous content
The Melania Movie, Explained: Box Office, Reviews, and What She Made
Why did the notoriously private First Lady film a Brett Ratner–directed documentary? It might have something to do with the $28 million paycheck.
tired of winning
tired of winning
The Trump Sons Are Defense Contractors Now
Don Jr. and Eric’s new deal to take a drone-maker public would make their new golf-course/drone firm among the largest producers in the U.S.
best of new york
best of new york
How to Be a New Yorker Is Back
Our subscriber-exclusive newsletter series returns with more highly specific tips for navigating — and thriving in — the city.
just asking questions
just asking questions
John Bolton Just Wishes Trump Bombed Iran Sooner
Trump’s former national security adviser on his support for the war and the prospect of Cuba or Venezuela next.
social studies
social studies
What Do You Do and What Do You Make?
Conversations with AI engineers, fashion Substackers, and weed clerks about what they brought in last year.
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early and often
How the GOP Plans to Use Talarico’s Christianity Against Him
Republicans are already turning the Democrat’s progressive theology into an attack line in the Texas Senate race.
games
games
The Olympic Hockey Mess Was a Preview of Trump’s World Cup
Get ready to be thrilled by the games — and exhausted by the politics.
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early and often
Trump’s Iran War Is As Unpopular As He Is
Americans usually back U.S. conflicts when they begin. But public support for the Iran war is already low, and it’s likely to drop.
screen time
screen time
Apple Is Finally Making Cheap Computers
The $599 MacBook Neo is the company’s first true budget product. Why now?
just asking questions
just asking questions
‘They Are Making It Up As They Go Along’
Senator Chris Murphy says what he has heard behind closed doors proves a “senile” President Trump has no plan for Iran.
early and often
early and often
Big Beautiful Bill 2.0 May Cut Health Care to Fund Iran War
Republicans want a second reconciliation bill before the midterms. But another vote cutting popular programs could be disastrous.
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early and often
White House War Montage Irks Ben Stiller, People With Brains
Stiller asked the White House X account to leave Tropic Thunder out of its deranged propaganda, saying, “War is not a movie.”
politics
politics
What We Know About the Strike on an Iranian Girls’ School
It’s still unclear who was responsible for a missile strike on a southern Iran school that left at least 175 dead, many of them children.
the approval matrix
the approval matrix
The Approval Matrix: Operation Save Chet Hanks
Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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early and often
Paxton’s Clever Ploy to Stay in Texas Senate Race
The Texas AG is going to the mats for Trump’s beloved SAVE Act, making it much harder for the president to push him out.
politics
politics
It May Finally Be the End of the Line for Tony Gonzales
The embattled Texas congressman plans to drop his reelection bid after he admitted to an affair with a now-deceased staffer.
american affairs
american affairs
The Day Israel Lost America
The Iran war sure looks like a breaking point.
just asking questions
just asking questions
A Political-Risk Guru’s Biggest Worry About Iran
Ian Bremmer thinks President Trump learned some dangerously misguided lessons from Venezuela.
the law
the law
The Clintons Testified About Epstein. Will Trump Be Next?
The committee shown a willingness to demand answers even from those in high places.
iran war
iran war
Hard Feelings
The Iranian diaspora is fracturing in real time, across dinner tables, on WhatsApp, and in the silence of blocked numbers.