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Why Are the U.S. and Israel at War With Iran? No One Knows.

 What is the endgame here? The question assumes there is one. By Jacob Bacharach
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Why Team USA Was an Outlier in the World Baseball Classic

 By Zak Cheney-Rice Tournament speech rules were uniquely beneficial to the powerful.
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Will the Iran War End Soon? Trump’s Shifting Timetables

 By Chas Danner Is the minor excursion very complete, ending in a couple weeks, or just beginning? Here’s the latest on what Trump feels in his bones.
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just asking questions
What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump’s America?
By Sarah Jones
A group of activists set off fireworks outside a Texas detention center. Then they were arrested.
sports
sports
The World Baseball Classic Was Supposed to Avoid Politics. Then Came Team USA.
By Zak Cheney-Rice
Tournament speech rules were uniquely beneficial to the powerful.
foreign interests
foreign interests
Why Are the U.S. and Israel at War With Iran? No One Knows.
By Jacob Bacharach
What is the endgame here? The question assumes there is one.

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iran war
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By Chas Danner
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early and often
Even California Voters Aren’t Thrilled About a Kamala Comeback
By Ed Kilgore
Two recent polls show Harris running far behind Gavin Newsom if she attempts another presidential run.
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we'll do it live
Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency
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The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic.
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Who Will Blink First on Paying TSA Agents?
By Ed Kilgore
With the DHS shutdown beginning to cause long security lines at airports across the country, something’s got to give.
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poll position
Trump Approval Hits New Low — and Iran War Won’t Help
By Ed Kilgore
If the unpopular and economically damaging conflict drags on, Trump and the GOP are in serious trouble for the midterms.
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Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’
By Margaret Hartmann
Why did Barron move back into the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a lovely singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.
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power
Men Like Cesar Chavez Are Not Exceptional
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It’s not just the Epsteins of the world who are capable of monstrosities.
the law
the law
Trump’s Losing War Against the Federal Reserve
By Elie Honig
The thing is, if he’d gone about it more smartly, he would have gotten his way.
just asking questions
just asking questions
What the ‘Dubai Is Over’ Narrative Misses
By Matt Stieb
As influencers flee, a longtime resident discusses the city’s resilience and why she trusts the government’s policy on spreading attack footage.
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early and often
White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing
By Margaret Hartmann
Several companies have accused Corey Lewandowski of seeking payment for DHS contracts. Trump was even told of it.
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All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s Birthday
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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.
american affairs
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J.D. Vance Is Having Kamala Harris Problems
By Ross Barkan
A vice-president who is billed as an heir apparent but has been sidelined on policy? That sounds familiar.
politics
politics
Hegseth: World Should Say ‘Thank You’ to Trump for Disastrous War
By Nia Prater
The Defense secretary wants the media and our “ungrateful allies in Europe” to show a little appreciation.
tremendous content
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‘TACO’ Trump? Iran War Revives Nickname Trump Loathes
By Margaret Hartmann
The acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about “Liberation Day” tariffs. Now it’s morphed into a broader Trump insult.
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The most prominent AI fantasies about the war on social media exaggerate the destruction and conjure visions of America’s failure.
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He blasted the Trump administration for offering “shifting” arguments and describing the East Wing destruction as a little “alteration.”
politics
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Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race
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The governor and possible presidential hopeful strongly backed Juliana Stratton, who will likely become the sixth Black woman to serve in the Senate.
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What’s Really Going On With Trump’s Hand Bruise and Health Issues?
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The official explanations for Trump’s ailments — from CVI to a hand bruise to a neck rash — are odd and incomplete. Here’s everything we know.
iran war
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Will Trump Be Able to Stop His Own War?
By Jonah Shepp
Almost nothing he has said or done suggests he knows what he is doing, and this is still just the beginning.