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Iran war underscores risks of Trump's relentless focus on oil

The Iran war is underscoring the risks of President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on fossil fuels as he pursues what he calls American energy dominance

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister explains to Trump that her country cannot join his Iran war – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use to build nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

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D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night

Donors, lobbyists, members of Congress and well-connected fans are clamoring for tickets.

Axios

Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive groups and lawmakers plan to exert more pressure on left-leaning candidates to coalesce.

Axios

Senate Rejects Effort to Halt Trump's Iran Strikes 47-53 — Fetterman Joins GOP as Costs Reach $11 Billion

The US Senate rejects a war powers resolution to end military operations in Iran, marking the third failed attempt. Discover the implications for US foreign policy, taxpayer costs, and rising gas prices.

International Business Times UK

Is anyone as ill-suited for great office as Donald Trump? Yes, Pete Hegseth – that’s why Potus likes him

The US ‘secretary of war’ earns his keep as the loyalty-hire par excellence, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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'No intel on Iran sneak attack, Khamenei was moderating nuclear programme': Trump ex-aide Joe Kent's big claims after exit

Former Trump aide Joe Kent claims Iran wasn't close to nuclear power and that the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moderated the program. Kent also asserted Israel drew the US into the recent conflict, contradicting official "imminent threat" justifications. His resignation and subsequent FBI probe into classified leaks highlight deep divisions.

The Times of India

Trump's 'quagmire' nightmare: How US President could lose the Iran war even if his forces win every battle

‘The US now finds itself in the naval and air equivalent of the dynamic we faced in Iraq and Afghanistan,’ says Middle East expert Ilan Goldenberg

Evening Standard

Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions

The Independent UK

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information

The Independent UK

Democrats walk out in protest over ‘outrageous fake’ Epstein briefing from Pam Bondi

Lawmakers leave closed-door meeting after AG refuses to commit to honoring subpoena to testify under oath

The Guardian - US

Enraged Democrats threaten Bondi with impeachment, contempt after "outrageous" briefing

"We have been frustrated since the second this thing started," said Rep. Robert Garcia

Axios

Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

"You will understand if that raises our antenna," one Senate Democrat said.

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Melania Trump Speaks Out On Barron Photo, Promises Consequences

Barron Trump’s Christmas photo leak led Melania to issue a stern warning to anyone who attempts to breach her son’s privacy.

The Guardian - US

Nancy Mace draws White House ire over independent Middle East rescue efforts

Exclusive: Republican congresswoman started negotiations with Saudi Arabia without informing the White House

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Eye Roll at Marco Rubio Goes Viral Amid 2028 Rivalry Speculation

A viral video of JD Vance rolling his eyes at Marco Rubio has fueled speculation about a potential rivalry for the 2028 GOP nomination.

Reason

DHS Pledges Not To Deport Any U.S. Citizens if Congress Ends Shutdown

In a letter to senators, the administration offered five concessions—two of which were simply that going forward, officers would follow the law.

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The Independent UK

A man at the center of Michigan's 2022 election petition scandal gets 4 years in prison

A man has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for an election petition scandal that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022

The Guardian - US

The US right wing can forgive Trump for anything – except his deeply unpopular war

Iran war has split some Maga conservatives from Trump and alienated young voters. What will it mean in the midterms?

Latin Times

Rand Paul Confronts Fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin at DHS Hearing: 'Tell Me to My Face Why I Deserved to Be Assaulted'

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul confronted fellow Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing as the latter seeks to become the next DHS secretary.

Latin Times

Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing

Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Axios

"Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing

The hearing is off to a rocky start.

The Times of India

US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard rules out foreign threat to November elections

America's top spy chief declared no foreign threat to the upcoming November elections, a departure from previous assessments. This statement drew sharp criticism from Senator Mark Warner, who questioned the intelligence director's involvement in domestic election matters, citing a Georgia voting machine seizure as an example of misplaced national security…

The Times of India

US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale

US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony revealed no efforts to restore capability, despite Trump's claims of an imminent threat. This finding fuels Democratic pressure regarding the administration's rationale for the ongoing conflict.

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