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Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’

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Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation

The recent publication of confidential Supreme Court memoranda by The New York Times has brought to light a pivotal moment in the court’s history. “The birth of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket has long been a mystery,” wrote reporters Jodi Kantor and Adam Liptak. “Until now.”

The Conversation

President Obama's Photographer Reveals His "Delightful" Moment With Toddler Prince George

In a memorable meeting, Prince George once snuck out past his bedtime to meet President Obama.

Marie Claire

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Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’

Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 event

The Independent UK

Scientist Says Aliens Are Branded As 'Evil' But People On Earth Could Be Worse Than Them

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that the perception of aliens as hostile may not be true and humans could be worse beings.

International Business Times UK

‘Bush, Obama said no’: Trump agreed to Netanyahu's war plan after rejections by three US presidents

John Kerry revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu pitched an Iran war to four US Presidents, with only Donald Trump agreeing. Kerry, citing Vietnam and Iraq, warned against misleading the public on military action. A New York Times report detailed Netanyahu's "hard sell" to Trump for a joint US-Israeli mission, which Trump…

The Times of India

If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation

Washington is buzzing with the possibility that President Donald Trump might name one or more Supreme Court justices before the November midterm elections.

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No, FDR Did Not Pull America Out of the Great Depression

"The New Deal made investment in America a risky project," says economist Donald J. Boudreaux, author of The Triumph of Economic Freedom.

Reason

Trump talks tough, then takes timeout

TOI correspondent from Washington: Amid expected taunts of TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours after threatening fresh bombardment and predicting an imminent deal with Teheran. The decision, presented by the White House as a strategic pause…

The Times of India

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

The Conversation

Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation

Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Craving work-life balance is a huge red flag, says Fortune 500 Europe CEO—and like Barack Obama, he happily works through weekends

Bupa’s CEO says if you’re obsessing over work-life balance, your problem isn’t the hours—it’s the job. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Barack Obama agree.

Fortune

Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats

This redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Journalists urge White House reporters to band together and confront Trump at Correspondents’ dinner

Journalists and journalism organizations are asking White House press to make a verbal statement condemning attacks on media at annual dinner

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Axios

Trump rages at Iran war criticism: "Time is not my adversary"

Trump insisted any nuclear deal will be "FAR BETTER" than Obama's as he railed against critics.

The Independent UK

What’s next for Michelle and Barack Obama’s production company after leaving Netflix

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Barack Obama reveals fate of his and Michelle’s production company after Netflix deal ends

Former president said he and Michelle are ‘very grateful for the launch that happened’

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Barack Obama finally recognizes Zohran Mamdani, and the ground just moved

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Euronews

Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York

Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families.

International Business Times UK

Mamdani Defends Warm Trump Ties While Warning Democrats They Have Lost the Plot on Vision

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his working relationship with President Trump, highlighting shared goals for NYC, while critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of vision.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump spent $55 billion on a war to undo Obama’s free deal and is now paying Iran $20B to agree to the same terms

President Donald Trump is on the verge of handing Iran $20 billion in frozen assets, a move that would mirror the exact deal he spent years trashing as a “disaster” under Barack Obama. Reports surfaced this week that the president is weighing a three-page agreement to permanently end hostilities with…

The Mary Sue

‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

The Guardian - US

A major US court case could help fix the ills of Citizens United

A Maine lawsuit has suddenly become the most significant anti-corruption battle inside America’s legal system

Latin Times

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Rahm Emanuel Breaks With Washington on Israel: 'No More U.S. Blood or Blank Checks'

Jewish Democratic politician and Rahm Emanuel said on his Friday night appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' the former Chicago mayor and former Barack Obama's chief of staff argued that U.S. policy toward Israel should look a lot less exceptional.

The Independent UK

Watch: Obama and NYC mayor sing Wheels on the Bus to children

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