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Live updates: US hits Iran even as peace talks proceed; Cornyn-Paxton faceoff tests Trump's backing
Even as the U.S. and Iran inch toward a deal to end the nearly three-months long conflict, tensions are running high. On Monday, the U.S. launched strikes in southern Iran that it described as "defensive," and Iran claimed to have brought down an American drone. President Trump
Iran supreme leader: US military bases in Middle East no longer safe after new strikes
Peace deal negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran are on shaky ground Tuesday after the Islamic Republic‘s supreme leader warned U.S. bases in the Middle East are no longer safe. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei delivered this warning in a message to mark the
The Movement: ‘Freedom Conservatives’ hope fusionism comes back in style post-Trump
Wonks and activists of the conservative-libertarian fusionist flavor are cautiously optimistic that their politics will come back in style in a post-Trump political landscape — and that they can beat back the big-government “conservatives” that have risen in the Trump era.
A quick and easy way to stop Medicaid fraud
Medicaid fraud has been rampant for decades, costing taxpayers billions of dollars, but a proposed Republican reform of Medicaid block grants could help limit the fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used more efficiently.
AI warfare is already here
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, an international forum that focuses on lethal autonomous systems, is hosted twice a year at the United Nations in Geneva. When Branka Marijan attended in November 2017, she thought the five-day sessions - which dealt largely in
For Democrats, it's the best of times and the worst of times
There were a number of setbacks that blunted would-be Democratic momentum, further reminding that they have a long way to go.
Cornyn seeks a Texas miracle as Paxton pulls away
In today's issue: ▪ Texas votes in key runoffs ▪ Trump defends Iran deal ▪ Clock ticking for GOP ▪ Pope Leo weighs in on AI Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) will attempt today to do what most Republicans this year have been unable to: win a primary in the face of President Trump’s
Epstein and Swalwell got the headlines — sexual harassment and violence got buried
The Trump administration is protecting the powerful, and leaving everyone else to fend for themselves.
Transcript: Trump Tirades Take Weird Turn as Poll Collapse Rattles GOP
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 26 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . After we recorded, The New York Times posted a piece reporting at length that Trump’s ballroom, slush fund, and overall “self-indulgence” (translation: deranged
Trump friction with GOP senators may imperil his agenda, say senators
Senate Republican sources say that President Trump’s agenda for the rest of the year is in serious trouble, including a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, after tempers erupted at a meeting between GOP senators and acting
Trump Twisted a Climate Debate Beyond Recognition
Over the last few weeks, the United States right loudly claimed victory in a battle that few people on earth knew was happening. The National Review’s Editorial Board gloated , “Science Has Spoken Against Climate Alarmism.” Several papers owned by Rupert Murdoch ran similarly
Tech titans prepare for blockbuster IPOs in new front of AI race
Three of the world’s leading AI companies are racing to go public, opening yet another front in the high stakes competition over the technology. SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are all expected to make their stock market debut with hefty valuations, as investors are eager to get
Stop the Presses—Donald Trump Actually Did Something Good for Once
Donald Trump has made just about everything he’s touched worse. He’s going to spend this week bragging about his peace deal with Iran, but please remember that in 2018 he tore up the Barack Obama–negotiated deal that was working, which led Iran to start enriching far more
Donald Trump Is Going Nuclear
1. At 27 years old, with a baby face and a receding hairline, Isaiah Taylor looks like nothing so much as a very large cherub. After dropping out of high school, he launched into entrepreneurship; he has described himself in his professional bio as a “self-taught engineer and
Deep Inside the Chaotic Politics of the California Billionaire Tax
Out here in California, Democracy is a monthslong slog. The state effectively began engaging in big- D Democracy sometime around January—that’s when California’s ballot measures were gathering signatures. Every time you went to Ralphs or Vons, you could linger outside in the
Trump Tirades Take Unhinged Turn as His Epic Poll Collapse Rattles GOP
GOP discomfort with Donald Trump is growing. Republicans have effectively blocked taxpayer money for his ballroom, revolted against his corrupt slush fund for insurrectionists, and turned against his war. GOP panic about the his cratering approval and the midterm elections has
The House Democrat taking a big risk to land an AI deal
Rep. Lori Trahan is negotiating across the aisle on a thorny policy issue while eying a promotion in leadership.
Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.
Lawmakers continue to seek to block cost-of-living adjustments even after a federal judge ruled the practice unconstitutional.
John Bolton: US, Iran peace talks are ‘a mistake’
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton on Monday said the negotiations to end the war in Iran are "a mistake." Bolton, an outspoken critic of President Trump's handling of the conflict, told CNN's Pamela Brown that he hopes to see the discussions "break down."
Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Monday was pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers while demonstrators gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J. Videos circulated online of mutual aid volunteers pouring water into Kim's eyes while
US forces conduct strikes in Iran, Centcom says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday said U.S. forces fired "defensive strikes" in southern Iran amid discussions to bring the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran to an end. These strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" —
What to know about the emerging US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials are in Qatar for talks amid efforts between the U.S. and Iran to bring about an end to the nearly three-month long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a risk that hostilities could resume if neither side agrees to the latest emerging proposal. President
Trump outlines options for disposal of Iran's enriched uranium
President Trump on Monday outlined options for the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile if both countries sign on to a peace agreement currently under negotiation with Tehran. "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States
Races to watch in Texas’s primary runoffs: Cornyn-Paxton, Chip Roy's attorney general bid, House contests
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be in the fight of his political life Tuesday, as he looks to defy the odds and defeat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who clinched an endorsement from President Trump, in the Senate GOP runoff. The last-minute support tees up another test of
Sherrill denied access to ICE detention facility in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) on Monday said she was denied access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark amid protests outside the facility and a hunger strike within its walls. The governor said being denied access to Delaney Hall, the
Russia warns foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after large attack
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, after Russian forces conducted a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital. Russian forces are carrying out “consistent and systemic strikes at enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry ...
Sheinbaum: Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her country will host Iran's FIFA World Cup team amid simmering tensions between the Latin American country and the U.S. Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into
Israeli opposition leader pushes back on reported US-Iran peace framework
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday slammed the reported terms of the deal that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating. “The emerging agreement with Iran is a disaster,” Lapid wrote on social media. “I supported the war in Iran from the very first moment, but the
Massie files to run in 2028 after losing House primary
The Kentucky Republican was ousted after a challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.
Cox Media fined after bragging it spied on users through their phones
An exceptionally weird controversy has come back to haunt Cox Media and a pair of marketing firms, which claimed they were secretly listening to users via phones and smart devices - despite little evidence they actually could. On Thursday the Federal Trade Commission announced
Massie teases 2028 comeback after primary loss to Trump-backed challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for the 2028 election, less than a week after losing his primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump. “I filed with FEC for the 2028 House race,” Massie wrote on social
From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans
Congressman Jeff Crank believes that blockchain technology can help the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon track service members' records more efficiently, reducing wait times for veterans seeking benefits and improving the overall process.
The Wall Street Journal board warns Trump against ‘economic bailout’ in Iran deal
The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Sunday pushed back on the reported terms of a peace deal being negotiated by the Trump administration and Iranian government. The editorial board wrote that while the administration “can claim real achievements” from the war, the
Graham hails Trump's Abraham Accords push after Iran deal criticism: 'Brilliant'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday voiced support for President Trump's proposal that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states join the Abraham Accords as part of the U.S. and Iran's negotiations to end conflict in the region. Graham called the expansion "simply brilliant"
Trump’s ego is one of the biggest threats to the Republican majority
The Republican hold on the Senate is more tenuous today than it was before Trump’s score settling irrational endorsement of Paxton.
Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) signaled a shift this week on mid-decade redistricting, softening his earlier skepticism as battles over congressional maps intensify nationwide ahead of November’s midterms. Ferguson had previously raised concerns about drawing a new
GOP hopes for legislative wins show signs of slipping away
Some Republicans are growing increasingly worried that the delay in passing a major immigration enforcement funding bill could force them to punt other key priorities, as the party works to lock in as many legislative wins as possible and blunt Democratic momentum ahead of the
GLP-1s take bite out of stomach weight-loss surgeries: Research
Two of the most common bariatric procedures are gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass.
Rising travel demand pushing US hotel rates to new highs, expert says
Hentschel said rates continue to increase because the industry can't build hotels fast enough to keep up with demand.
What is — and isn't — open for Memorial Day 2026?
Forgot something for your cookout? You're in luck.
Tillis ramps up criticism of DOJ compensation fund: ‘It‘s politically tone deaf’
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took another swipe at the Department of Justice's (DOJ) nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, an initiative that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized in recent days. "I call it a payout pot for punks," Tillis said Sunday on
Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas is the pope's manifesto on "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence," in which he discusses the
Watch live: Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks
President Trump will give remarks Monday afternoon during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a tradition set to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. The president, in a post online, took a swipe at critics of his administration in a message for the holiday.
How to take the asymmetry out of asymmetric war
On this Memorial Day, it is particularly relevant to make the case again as to why the terms asymmetric and hybrid are misplaced in examining war.
Blanche revamps push for Trump's ballroom after White House shooting
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the shooting near the White House over the weekend reiterates the need for President Trump's ballroom. Blanche, in a federal court filing on Sunday, argued the incident “underscores the critical need for top level, state of the art
Trump urges Gulf allies to join Abraham Accords amid US-Iran talks
President Trump on Monday called for Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords amid talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to hostilities in the Middle East. The pressure comes as the two nations are reportedly working on a deal to extend the ceasefire in the region and
America needs to embrace new ways to support freedom of the press
Let’s hope that if Xavier Becerra is elected to serve as California’s governor, he brings that attitude with him and that he sets an example of how state and local leaders can support press freedom.
Pope Leo manifesto: World leaders should be ‘slowing things down’ on AI
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned about the risks posed by AI in his first encyclical. In the manifesto, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” the pontiff wrote that policymakers must address the widespread availability of the emerging technology with “clarity to establish adequate
Redistricting ruling roils Supreme Court with corruption, bias claims
The Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing new congressional districts to be drawn after midterm primary voting has started has sparked accusations of corruption and racial discrimination, as well as concerns about the court's impartiality and the potential for increased racial