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‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11

Veterans recall chaos and confusion as the attacks unfolded – followed by a ‘war on terror’ that left agency with a tarnished reputation

The Guardian - US

9/11 Turbocharged America's Worst Foreign Policy Impulses—but Didn't Change Its Direction

The United States' shift toward aggressive interventionism was well underway before the 2001 attacks.

Reason

Trump Ranks Every President—and Somehow Declares Himself the Greatest of Them All

Trump has ranked America's presidents and placed himself above Washington, Lincoln and FDR, while leaving Reagan, Kennedy, Eisenhower and 8 others off his list.

International Business Times UK

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ET WLF 2026: Boris Johnson says India, US, UK must work together to find a way out of West Asia crisis

Boris Johnson lauded India's strong leadership and predicted an incredible future for the nation. He expressed deep dissatisfaction over the US not consulting the UK on the Iran war. Johnson believes the UK could have prevented the US from entering an obvious trap. He also highlighted progress on the India-UK…

The Economic Times

Bush-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Trump Obamacare Rule Restricting Transgender Health Coverage Protections

A George HW Bush-appointed judge struck down a Trump rule that would have cut gender-affirming care from Obamacare's essential health benefits, the structure that caps enrollees' costs.

International Business Times UK

Today in Supreme Court History: August 17, 1988

8/17/1988: Republican party nominates George H.W. Bush for President. He would appoint David Souter and Clarence Thomas to the Supreme… The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 17, 1988 appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

We're still in Ricky Bobby's world

Twenty years ago, Will Ferrell's stock car manchild presaged an overheated era of US culture

Salon

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"I feel like shooting people!” In the run-up to 1988's US presidential election, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck had some outrageously dark and violent thoughts

“Americans are pigs! You can quote me on that"

Louder

Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a Senate seat in the family

Family members can offer name recognition and continuity in moments of disruption, but choosing senators based on bloodlines inevitably courts controversy, experts say

The Independent UK

Former CIA chief James Woolsey dies after wife says Havana syndrome took its toll

James Woolsey, the former CIA director who defended it during one of its biggest espionage scandals, has died at 84

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Justice Clarence Thomas: Net Worth, Age, Family, Career and Other Key Facts

Clarence Thomas' dissent in a Supreme Court ruling reignites debate over his influence. This article explores his early life, career, and enduring impact on American law.

International Business Times UK

RIP Alan Greenspan: you were charming, powerful and wrong

The former Federal Reserve chair was a smart guy – but he had a huge blind spot. Here’s what I wish I’d said to him

The Guardian - US

Alan Greenspan obituary

American economist and long-serving head of the Federal Reserve widely praised for the US boom whose reputation was re-evaluated in the wake of the 2008 crash

The Guardian - UK

Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the US federal reserve, dies aged 100

Greenspan served under the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and George W Bush

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Air Force One That Flew Six Presidents Retires as Trump Awaits Qatar-Donated Jet

Air Force One, the iconic VC-25A, retires after 35 years of service. The new Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar, is set to join the presidential fleet, marking a new era in presidential aviation.

The Economic Times

Trump takes final ride on old Air Force One plane, jet gifted by Qatar to join fleet

President Donald Trump has taken his last flight aboard the iconic Boeing 747-200B Air Force One. This aircraft served US presidents for 35 years. A new, specially modified Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar will now take over presidential duties. This new jet features a red, white, and blue design. It…

The Conversation

Donald Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low. History says that matters

In his first term of office Donald Trump achieved the lowest average job approval ratings (41%) among Americans since the end of the second world war. In his second term he has fallen well below that with an approval rating of only 35% in a recent Economist/YouGov poll.

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a post-Soviet purge to the ‘Velvet Divorce’

Explore how major events between 15 and 21 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

The Independent UK

‘America’s backyard’ is no stranger to sports but Trump’s UFC spectacle shatters norms

The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities

The Conversation

Could the Democrats win control of Congress in the US midterms? All eyes are on these pivotal races

US presidential elections are always about a choice for the future. Who do you want to lead the country? Who will best address your needs?

The Guardian - US

The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party

The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans spent years courting Indian voters. Then came talk of the “Indian takeover.”

A North Texas city has become the epicenter of a collision between the GOP’s efforts to win over Indian American voters and some conservatives’ nativist agenda.

The Conversation

US declares war in Iran ‘over’ to avoid row with Congress over whether it was legal

Operation Epic Fury is over. Or at least, that’s what the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced on May 5, describing any further US action in the Gulf as purely “defensive”.

The Independent UK

From roasts to controversial moments: White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the years

From the downright hilarious to the awkwardly tense, the unique event always creates headlines - for good and bad reasons

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