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Trump has failed to achieve his Iran war goals, and some experts say Iran is winning

David Rohde & Julia Jester

An aircraft drops water at the site of an explosion that occurred a day earlier at the Shahid Rajaee Port dock near Bandar Abbas, Iran.

U.S. military carries out new strikes in Iran, says ceasefire continues

Julia Jester & Carla Herreria

Amanda Batula and West Wilson during the "Summer House Reunion".

The sobering truth about ‘Summer House’ — and why we can’t look away

Hannah Holland

Pope Leo’s pointed rebuke of JD Vance is sure to sting

Mollie Wilson O’Reilly

Almost two dozen state attorneys general skip Vance’s anti-fraud meeting

Julianne McShane

Doug Burgum jabs Pope Leo for sounding the alarm on AI

Ja’han Jones

Joe Biden looks down as he participates in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections with Donald Trump.

Jill Biden feared husband had stroke during 2024 presidential debate

Erum Salam

Members of the National Guard walk down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

No-bid contract for Reflecting Pool reportedly shows inflated profit margin

Steve Benen

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DOJ launches criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, reports say

Brett Kavanaugh looks on as he sits among other people.

Kavanaugh stands alone in claiming interest in the NFL’s race discrimination appeal

Jordan Rubin

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks at a press conference with other members of the CBC.

Democrats warn companies against aligning with Trump’s Jim Crow resurgence

Ja'han Jones

Rep. James E. Clyburn speaks during the South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention

Why a dozen South Carolina senators bucked Trump on redistricting

Alex Tabet & Will McDuffie

Stephen Miller lifts his hands as he speaks.

Why Stephen Miller’s claims about fraud and the budget deficit were so absurd

Steve Benen

This closeup photo shows Donald Trump as he speaks.

Trump: ‘I don’t care’ about Iran war’s impact on midterms after primary wins

Inzamam Rashid, Julianne McShane & Sydney Carruth

Markwayne Mullin stands behind Donald Trump who is standing in the foreground, out of focus. Mullin looks very serious.

DHS’ Mullin eyes plans to sabotage airports in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’

Steve Benen

In this closeup photo, Todd Blanche is seen from the back-right side.

Trump administration reportedly zeroes in on anti-tech ‘extremists’ — while thwarting AI regulation

Ja'han Jones

In this closeup shot, Donald Trump's hands are seen as he stands behind a podium. His right hand is covered with foundation.

White House gets defensive about Trump’s many medical appointments

Steve Benen

Todd Blanche, left, speaks at a podium as Kash Patel stands slightly behind him.

SPLC cites Abrego dismissal, says DOJ charges came after Trump’s ‘clear instigation’

Jordan Rubin

Former U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn looks on before President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Justice Department.

Republicans keep trying (and failing) to find people worthy of ‘slush fund’ payouts

Steve Benen

Pam Bondi leaves a press conference at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Pam Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer

Erum Salam

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters onboard his plane.

Trump’s plan for white South Africans is straight out of the KKK’s playbook

Ja'han Jones

Joe Scarborough; Ken Martin.

Joe Scarborough blasts DNC Chair Ken Martin for being ‘so bad at his job’

Allison Detzel

Supreme Court building shot from right side and below.

Alabama seeks Supreme Court’s permission to use map deemed discriminatory

Jordan Rubin

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Jason Crow.

House Democrats launch new anti-corruption caucus targeting Trump-era ethics concerns

Kevin Frey & Jack Fitzpatrick

Brian O'Hara, wearing his blue police uniform, walks into a room as he passes by multiple people. His head is down.

Minneapolis police chief resigns after mayor accuses him of ‘breach of trust’

Clarissa-Jan Lim

Cuban government on U.S.-Cuba talks: ‘There hasn’t been any progress’

Trump walks back claims about U.S.-Iran deal

Talarico blasts GOP challenger as nation’s ‘most corrupt politician’

Texas-sized problem for GOP? Trump-backed Senate candidate advances

South Carolina rejects Trump’s plan to redraw maps

Pope Leo pushes AI regulation in first teaching document

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  1. Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan all smile while the latter two men put their right hands over their hearts.

    Why does Trump keep harping on the Abraham Accords?

    Daniel R. DePetris

  2. Photoillustration of a man in a business suit tripping over law books and a gavel.

    The DOJ’s new bench of mediocre attorneys rack up loss after loss in court

    Hayes Brown

  3. A newly sworn in US citizen holds a US flag while listening to a speech from a US government employee at a naturalization ceremony/

    Trump’s new green card proposal could have devastating consequences

    Annell López

  4. Elizabeth MacDonough, the Capitol building and Donald Trump.

    Why one of the most powerful women in Washington is still out of Trump’s reach

    Hayes Brown

  5. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner.

    Trump’s increasing interest in invading Cuba defies comprehension

    Zeeshan Aleem

  6. Pope Leo XIV looks up in this closeup photo shot from this left side.

    Pope Leo apologized for the church’s role in slavery — and warned AI risks similar mistakes

    Anthea Butler

  7. Numbers, an American flag and pedestrians are reflected on a window.

    Wall Street keeps acting like nothing’s wrong. That could make things worse.

    Charles Herman

  8. Elon Musk at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif.

    What Elon Musk’s latest culture war ranting shows about his waning relevance 

    John DeVore

  9. Photoillustration of Donald Trumps smiling behind a mask of Donald Trump frowning, all on an orange background.

    Polls show many Republicans don’t believe these three facts. That’s bad for America — and the GOP.

    Ryan Teague Beckwith

  10. Photoillustration of a black-and-white Todd Blanche in behind the Department of Justice building, alongside a DOJ logo.

    This omission in Todd Blanche’s testimony says so much about the Trump Justice Department

    Duncan Levin

  11. A closeup of a Black athlete and their white, purple and yellow jersey with the part that reads LSU is seen.

    Black athletes are central to the southern political economy. Republicans are about to find that out.

    Symone D. Sanders Townsend

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