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government uses to spy on foreigners is in limbo as a stalemate in the House threatens to derail its renewal ahead of its expiration this week.
Why it matters: government uses to spy on foreigners is in limbo as a stalemate in the House threatens to derail its renewal ahead of its expiration this week.
President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Why it matters: President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Trump says the planned trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan has been canceled as hopes for Iran peace talks fade. That matters because a stalled back-channel can...
Why it matters: Trump says the planned trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan has been canceled as hopes for Iran peace talks fade. That matters because a stalled back-channel can...
The White House planned a Pakistan trip to push ceasefire talks with Iran, then Trump called it off. That matters because it shows how one decision in the executive branch can r...
Why it matters: The White House planned a Pakistan trip to push ceasefire talks with Iran, then Trump called it off. That matters because it shows how one decision in the executive branch can r...
Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
Why it matters: Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
Why it matters: The public stakes turn on who gains leverage, who absorbs the cost, and whether the decision path remains visible enough for accountability.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
Why it matters: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
Talk is growing that renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations could restart as Tehran’s foreign minister heads out on a regional trip. That matters because even a small shift in diplomacy...
Why it matters: Talk is growing that renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations could restart as Tehran’s foreign minister heads out on a regional trip. That matters because even a small shift in diplomacy...
Donald Trump is drawing heavy backlash in India and China over his rhetoric and foreign policy posture. That matters because when the U.S. president turns diplomacy into a spect...
Why it matters: Donald Trump is drawing heavy backlash in India and China over his rhetoric and foreign policy posture. That matters because when the U.S. president turns diplomacy into a spect...
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire after a late appeal from Pakistan’s top leadership. It matters because a fast presidential move can steer war, diplomacy, and the pressure on U...
Why it matters: Trump extended the Iran ceasefire after a late appeal from Pakistan’s top leadership. It matters because a fast presidential move can steer war, diplomacy, and the pressure on U...
A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
Why it matters: A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a World Cup travel advisory for the United States. The warning says Trump’s immigration policies and broader crack...
Why it matters: Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a World Cup travel advisory for the United States. The warning says Trump’s immigration policies and broader crack...
Iran’s UN ambassador has responded to President Trump’s announcement that the ceasefire would be extended. That matters because ceasefire language is not just rhetoric; it can s...
Why it matters: Iran’s UN ambassador has responded to President Trump’s announcement that the ceasefire would be extended. That matters because ceasefire language is not just rhetoric; it can s...
Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Why it matters: Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Iran appears to have held onto far more missile power than the Trump administration is saying out loud. That matters because public understatement can distort the next U.S. move...
Why it matters: Iran appears to have held onto far more missile power than the Trump administration is saying out loud. That matters because public understatement can distort the next U.S. move...
The U.S. pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and called it the “worst deal ever.” That decision blew up a major nuclear agreement and helped reset U.S.-Iran relations ar...
Why it matters: The U.S. pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and called it the “worst deal ever.” That decision blew up a major nuclear agreement and helped reset U.S.-Iran relations ar...
The U.S. is watching Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely. That stockpile keeps the nuclear standoff alive and raises the stakes for U.S. policy. What happens next could shape...
Why it matters: The U.S. is watching Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely. That stockpile keeps the nuclear standoff alive and raises the stakes for U.S. policy. What happens next could shape...
Iran's detention of Americans is still shaping the U.S. bargaining table, even as ceasefire talks with Tehran stall. Why it matters now: the longer these talks drag on, the more...
Why it matters: Iran's detention of Americans is still shaping the U.S. bargaining table, even as ceasefire talks with Tehran stall. Why it matters now: the longer these talks drag on, the more...
Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Why it matters: Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Cuba says it recently held talks in Havana with visiting U.S. officials while Washington keeps up pressure on the island. The meeting matters because even quiet diplomacy can sh...
Why it matters: Cuba says it recently held talks in Havana with visiting U.S. officials while Washington keeps up pressure on the island. The meeting matters because even quiet diplomacy can sh...
Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Why it matters: Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Rahm Emanuel is now calling for the U.S. to end military aid for Israel. That matters because it shows how fast the politics around Israel and U.S. foreign policy are shifting....
Why it matters: Rahm Emanuel is now calling for the U.S. to end military aid for Israel. That matters because it shows how fast the politics around Israel and U.S. foreign policy are shifting....
The Iranian foreign ministry says the U.S. broke the ceasefire by seizing a shipment. The dispute raises the stakes in a fragile international standoff and shows how one enforce...
Why it matters: The Iranian foreign ministry says the U.S. broke the ceasefire by seizing a shipment. The dispute raises the stakes in a fragile international standoff and shows how one enforce...
The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
Why it matters: The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...
Why it matters: The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
JD Vance is reportedly working rich donor circles tied to Republican fundraising, including major pro-Israel megadonors. That matters because these relationships can shape party...
Why it matters: JD Vance is reportedly working rich donor circles tied to Republican fundraising, including major pro-Israel megadonors. That matters because these relationships can shape party...
The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
Why it matters: The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Why it matters: Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Trump says there are “no sticking points” in talks with Iran and predicts a deal could come in days. The stakes are high because any nuclear deal would shape U.S. security, sanc...
Why it matters: Trump says there are “no sticking points” in talks with Iran and predicts a deal could come in days. The stakes are high because any nuclear deal would shape U.S. security, sanc...
Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
Why it matters: Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
The U.S. is helping push Israel and Lebanon toward direct talks as Iran negotiations and a Senate vote add pressure. That matters because foreign policy moves in Washington can...
Why it matters: The U.S. is helping push Israel and Lebanon toward direct talks as Iran negotiations and a Senate vote add pressure. That matters because foreign policy moves in Washington can...
Trump says a second round of talks with Iran could happen this weekend. The news matters because these talks can reshape the risk of war, sanctions pressure, and global energy s...
Why it matters: Trump says a second round of talks with Iran could happen this weekend. The news matters because these talks can reshape the risk of war, sanctions pressure, and global energy s...
Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...
Why it matters: Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
Democrats clashed with the U.S. Energy Secretary over how the Iran war could affect gas prices. The fight matters because it tests whether the administration is telling the publ...
Why it matters: Democrats clashed with the U.S. Energy Secretary over how the Iran war could affect gas prices. The fight matters because it tests whether the administration is telling the publ...
Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Why it matters: Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Southeast Asian neighbors are staying out of the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills as the exercise grows larger and more politically charged. The choice matters because military...
Why it matters: Southeast Asian neighbors are staying out of the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills as the exercise grows larger and more politically charged. The choice matters because military...
President Trump is pressing Britain’s prime minister over the Iran war while hinting that the U.S.-U.K. trade deal could be changed. That matters because it shows how quickly pr...
Why it matters: President Trump is pressing Britain’s prime minister over the Iran war while hinting that the U.S.-U.K. trade deal could be changed. That matters because it shows how quickly pr...
Trump is hinting that U.S.-Iran talks could restart while the administration keeps up military pressure and public feuds with allies. It matters because this is not just wartime...
Why it matters: Trump is hinting that U.S.-Iran talks could restart while the administration keeps up military pressure and public feuds with allies. It matters because this is not just wartime...
Trump said he likes Hungary’s incoming leader, Péter Magyar, and tried to distance himself from Viktor Orbán’s election loss. That matters because a U.S. president’s words can s...
Why it matters: Trump said he likes Hungary’s incoming leader, Péter Magyar, and tried to distance himself from Viktor Orbán’s election loss. That matters because a U.S. president’s words can s...
The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Iran is leaning on Europe to raise the heat on Washington after inconclusive nuclear talks. That matters because Tehran is trying to turn a transatlantic split into leverage ove...
Why it matters: Iran is leaning on Europe to raise the heat on Washington after inconclusive nuclear talks. That matters because Tehran is trying to turn a transatlantic split into leverage ove...
March inflation ticked up, and CBS News says the war with Iran is part of why prices moved higher. That matters because a foreign conflict is now feeding into the cost of living...
Why it matters: March inflation ticked up, and CBS News says the war with Iran is part of why prices moved higher. That matters because a foreign conflict is now feeding into the cost of living...
JD Vance spoke before departing for negotiations with Iran, putting the next round of U.S. foreign policy pressure in plain view. The talks matter because they could shape the b...
Why it matters: JD Vance spoke before departing for negotiations with Iran, putting the next round of U.S. foreign policy pressure in plain view. The talks matter because they could shape the b...
The Trump administration is sending senior officials into in-person talks with Iran while Vice President JD Vance calls the negotiations "positive" on his way to Pakistan. That...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is sending senior officials into in-person talks with Iran while Vice President JD Vance calls the negotiations "positive" on his way to Pakistan. That...
The Islamabad summit is aimed at one modest goal: keep US-Iran talks from falling apart. That matters because even a fragile channel between Washington and Tehran can shape sanc...
Why it matters: The Islamabad summit is aimed at one modest goal: keep US-Iran talks from falling apart. That matters because even a fragile channel between Washington and Tehran can shape sanc...
Israel struck Lebanon just before the next round of U.S.-Iran talks. The timing matters because force on the ground can shape what negotiators think they can get away with at th...
Why it matters: Israel struck Lebanon just before the next round of U.S.-Iran talks. The timing matters because force on the ground can shape what negotiators think they can get away with at th...
US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
Why it matters: US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
Why it matters: Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
A new PAC is trying to turn conspiracy thinking into political capital. That matters because endorsing candidates who repeat antisemitic lies does more than scandalize the race....
Why it matters: A new PAC is trying to turn conspiracy thinking into political capital. That matters because endorsing candidates who repeat antisemitic lies does more than scandalize the race....
Trump’s Iran ceasefire has turned into a loyalty test inside MAGA. What happened in the Middle East is only part of the story. The bigger fight is inside Trump’s own coalition,...
Why it matters: Trump’s Iran ceasefire has turned into a loyalty test inside MAGA. What happened in the Middle East is only part of the story. The bigger fight is inside Trump’s own coalition,...
Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Why it matters: Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat. That matters becaus...
Why it matters: Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat. That matters becaus...
Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk. That matters because this is not just...
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk. That matters because this is not just...
Trump is using the Iran talks to back opponents into a corner with threats of strikes. That matters because it turns foreign policy into a pressure campaign, where one man’s dea...
Why it matters: Trump is using the Iran talks to back opponents into a corner with threats of strikes. That matters because it turns foreign policy into a pressure campaign, where one man’s dea...
Trump has delayed a major attack on Iran by agreeing to a two-week ceasefire at the last minute. That matters because it keeps one of the biggest war decisions in America inside...
Why it matters: Trump has delayed a major attack on Iran by agreeing to a two-week ceasefire at the last minute. That matters because it keeps one of the biggest war decisions in America inside...
Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Why it matters: Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Why it matters: Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Trump turned a rescue story and a war briefing into one fast-moving White House question session on Iran. It matters because the president's words can shape U.S. pressure, publi...
Why it matters: Trump turned a rescue story and a war briefing into one fast-moving White House question session on Iran. It matters because the president's words can shape U.S. pressure, publi...
The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Why it matters: The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have urged Donald Trump not to move forward with an Iran ceasefire yet. That matters because a foreign leader appears to be trying to shape the tim...
Why it matters: Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have urged Donald Trump not to move forward with an Iran ceasefire yet. That matters because a foreign leader appears to be trying to shape the tim...
Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...
Why it matters: Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
Why it matters: Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years. The issue matters because foreign-funded travel can b...
Why it matters: Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years. The issue matters because foreign-funded travel can b...
CNN anchor Jake Tapper hit President Donald Trump with a barrage of video receipts in a blistering commentary highlighting Trump’s “ever-changing tale” about the war in Iran. As...
Why it matters: CNN anchor Jake Tapper hit President Donald Trump with a barrage of video receipts in a blistering commentary highlighting Trump’s “ever-changing tale” about the war in Iran. As...
Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
Why it matters: Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
A South African politician says Western countries are trying to dodge responsibility for slavery by opposing a UN resolution. The claim lands in a bigger fight over who gets to...
Why it matters: A South African politician says Western countries are trying to dodge responsibility for slavery by opposing a UN resolution. The claim lands in a bigger fight over who gets to...
Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects its military operation in Iran to end in weeks, not months. That matters because it puts a public timeline on a war while the fighting is still...
Why it matters: Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects its military operation in Iran to end in weeks, not months. That matters because it puts a public timeline on a war while the fighting is still...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Why it matters: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
Why it matters: Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
Why it matters: G7 allies are pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a clear answer on American plans for Iran. The dispute matters now because the war is threatening the Strait of Ho...
The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
The White House’s cryptic posts triggered speculation about a possible digital freedom announcement. But the claim is still too thin and too unverified to treat as a real policy...
Why it matters: The White House’s cryptic posts triggered speculation about a possible digital freedom announcement. But the claim is still too thin and too unverified to treat as a real policy...
The State Department lifted sanctions to let Russian lawmakers enter the U.S. for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. The move matters because it shows how foreign pol...
Why it matters: The State Department lifted sanctions to let Russian lawmakers enter the U.S. for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. The move matters because it shows how foreign pol...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
Why it matters: Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed NATO allies to treat the Iran war as their problem too. That matters because the U.S. is trying to turn allied dependence on global shippin...
Ralph Nader says Trump’s rule left behind a growing mix of economic damage, political chaos, and war risk. It matters because this is not just an opinion fight. It is a warning...
Why it matters: Ralph Nader says Trump’s rule left behind a growing mix of economic damage, political chaos, and war risk. It matters because this is not just an opinion fight. It is a warning...
A progressive House challenger in Colorado posted a crude ad attacking centrist Democrats and the party establishment. It matters because the race is not just about one candidat...
Why it matters: A progressive House challenger in Colorado posted a crude ad attacking centrist Democrats and the party establishment. It matters because the race is not just about one candidat...
A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
Why it matters: A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Why it matters: A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...
Why it matters: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...
The U.S. blockade on Cuba is worsening a deep humanitarian crisis on the island. This matters now because power cuts, shortages, and emergency aid needs are piling up fast while...
Why it matters: The U.S. blockade on Cuba is worsening a deep humanitarian crisis on the island. This matters now because power cuts, shortages, and emergency aid needs are piling up fast while...
The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...
Why it matters: The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...
Gavin Newsom is mocking Vice President JD Vance over his role in Iran war talks. The fight shows how a deadly foreign policy crisis is also being used as a domestic power play....
Why it matters: Gavin Newsom is mocking Vice President JD Vance over his role in Iran war talks. The fight shows how a deadly foreign policy crisis is also being used as a domestic power play....
Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team. The fight matters now because it exposes how much damage a unil...
Why it matters: Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team. The fight matters now because it exposes how much damage a unil...
Education Is National Security The most important defense investment isn't a weapons system. It's a classroom. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 National security isn't just tanks and satell...
Why it matters: Education Is National Security The most important defense investment isn't a weapons system. It's a classroom. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 National security isn't just tanks and satell...
The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...
The story claims Donald Trump was manipulated into launching a catastrophic war with Iran. That claim is not supported well enough to clear fact-checking, so this package should...
Why it matters: The story claims Donald Trump was manipulated into launching a catastrophic war with Iran. That claim is not supported well enough to clear fact-checking, so this package should...
John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence had warned that Iran could target U.S. assets if Israel attacked first. That matters because a regional war could pull U.S. forces, diploma...
Why it matters: John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence had warned that Iran could target U.S. assets if Israel attacked first. That matters because a regional war could pull U.S. forces, diploma...
