Overdoses are dropping, but poly-drug mixes are rewriting the U.S. drug crisis Mystery drugs hard to fight while causing amputations. Axios · Feb 20
Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war. Axios · Feb 20
How Virginia Giuffre became a key voice in bringing down Prince Andrew Supporters of Virginia Giuffre see the former Prince Andrew's arrest as a victory for his accuser, who died last year. Axios · Feb 19
As Trump edges toward war with Iran, his ‘secretary of war’ is dangling from a palm tree in flip-flops with Dr. Oz Bombs or brunch? Why not both? We Got This Covered · Feb 19
Forget the Board of Peace, Trump may be closer than thought to attacking Iran Tehran may claim it will not negotiate under duress, but that is precisely what it is being required to do The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Middle East on boil: 5 reasons why Trump may attack Iran anytime now The United States and Iran are nearing a potential military confrontation as diplomacy falters and military preparations intensify. A significant US military buildup in the Middle East, coupled with Iran's fortification of nuclear sites, raises fears of a major escalation. Despite ongoing talks, key gaps remain, and Washington is weighing… The Times of India · Feb 19
Pentagon-Anthropic battle pushes other AI labs into major dilemma The Pentagon is bashing Anthropic while holding high-stakes negotiations with its rivals Axios · Feb 19
GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up Strategists admit that Democratic voters appear far more motivated than Republicans assumed. Axios · Feb 19
Trump-Iran latest: US president gives 10-day ultimatum to Tehran to agree to deal or ‘bad things happen’ President Trump has given Iran 10 to 15 days to reach a deal before the US takes action The Independent UK · Feb 19
"Denied everything": Dems blast Wexner for downplaying Epstein ties Wexner testified that he did not consider Epstein a close friend, a person familiar with the matter told Axios. Axios · Feb 18
US is getting closer to war with Iran, Trump sources warn A Trump adviser has said there could be ‘kinetic action’ in the coming weeks The Independent UK · Feb 18
Donald Trump advisor warns of a ‘90% chance’ of striking Iran within weeks Patience is running out. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
6 reasons the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war There's still time for the U.S. and Iran to work out a solution. Axios · Feb 18
Rubio holds ‘secret’ talks with grandson of Cuba’s dictator as Trump tries to bring regime change: report Trump administration has cut off the flow of subsidized oil to Cuba in an attempt to pressure the country to make economic and political changes The Independent UK · Feb 18
Reason · Feb 18 The Hawks Are Lying Us Into Yet Another Middle Eastern War Like the Iraq War, the planned war with Iran is built on false premises. Unlike the Iraq War, there hasn’t even been a real public debate.
Axios · Feb 18 States test limits of ICE, CBP agent immunity The Trump administration has suggested federal agents possess "absolute immunity" from state-led prosecutions.
Axios · Feb 18 Rev. Jamal Bryant: Jackson is "my blueprint" for Black churches in the Trump era For centuries, the Black church has been more than a place of worship — it's been a headquarters for resistance.
The Times of India · Feb 18 'The regime has to go': Rubio in secret talks with Cuba’s Raul Guillermo Rodriguez, grandson of Castro Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in secret discussions with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Cuba's leader, bypassing official channels. These talks focused on Cuba's future amid unprecedented US pressure, with the administration viewing the younger Castro as a key figure for potential rapprochement.
The Times of India · Feb 18 US, Israel could launch major military operation against Iran 'very soon': Report Tensions escalate as US officials warn of a massive, weeks-long military operation against Iran, potentially alongside Israel, targeting its nuclear and missile programs. Diplomatic talks are ongoing but face significant hurdles, with a 90% chance of kinetic action predicted by some advisors. Israel also prepares for imminent conflict.
Axios · Feb 18 Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, explained Wexner is set to testify as pressure mounts over the Epstein files.
Axios · Feb 18 Where Christian nationalism is most dominant in U.S. states A 50-state look at Christian nationalism.
Axios · Feb 18 Exclusive: Rubio's secret squeeze on Raul Castro's Cuba The talks show that the Trump administration sees 94-year-old revolutionary Raul Castro as the communist island's true decision-maker.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Ukraine-Russia war latest: White House hits back at Zelensky after ‘difficult’ peace talks end in two hours President says military discussed issues seriously but ‘sensitive political matters’ not addressed properly
Axios · Feb 17 Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.
Axios · Feb 17 Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico The network's lawyers told the show it couldn't air the interview, Colbert said.