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Decades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes

The president has blundered into a ‘forever war’ with Iran he can’t win, but refuses to end. Such hubris has a long history, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is weakening the special relationship between UK and US

One of the first things Andy Burnham did on July 20, 2026, after assuming the role of Britain’s prime minister was make a long-distance call to Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Judges slam Trump's "unethical" DOJ

Federal judges have criticized the administration's prosecutors in hundreds of cases since Trump took office

Salon

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Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world

Air Force One used to be a high-flying symbol of American technology, ingenuity and power. For many, it was also a source of national pride.

The Conversation

Rosie O'Donnell sometimes rewatches her infamous clash with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View

Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck infamously clashed over the George W. Bush administration's policies regarding the Iraq War on The View in May 2007, and Rosie sometimes rewatches that fight

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Fox pundit links Trump moment to George W Bush’s infamous ‘mission accomplished’ scene

Robert Wolf compares current president’s premature ‘we won’ declaration in March to Republican predecessor’s equally early call on the War on Terror aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln 23 years ago

The Independent UK

Seth Meyers on Trump’s approval ratings: ‘Worse than Bush during the Iraq war’

Late-night host discussed Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 election, push for voting changes and new Canadian tariffs

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Ted Cruz Calls Trump Accounts a Path to Social Security Privatization—Economist Disagrees

Social Security privatization has been one of the most politically sensitive topics in Washington. Now, a new debate has emerged after Senator Ted Cruz described...

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Excerpt: How to Close a Camp

Detention was sold as both a law-and-order necessity and an economic opportunity, welding together the racist politics of the drug war with the rise of private prisons.

Texas Observer

Obama's Wealth Grew From Book Royalties, Bush Jr.'s From Sports-Team Stake and Trump's $4 Billion Windfall From Deals Made in Office: Steve Rattner

Wall Street financier Steve Rattner highlighted on Monday that most of President Donald Trump’s personal wealth stemmed from activities or deals made during his time in office.

Benzinga

Calling Cartels 'Narcoterrorists' Turns Drug Enforcement Into War Making

Brazil’s gangs show why the “narcoterrorist” label is tempting, misleading, and unlikely to stop drugs.

Reason

Rubio goes to war against global justice

The secretary of state is using the right's long-standing hatred of the ICC to bolster his MAGA bona fides for 2028

Salon

Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction

As the bombing starts again, it’s clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco – and the world into an economic quagmire, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center

About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most recent U.S. data. But IVF commonly involves trying to create multiple embryos, because success is never guaranteed. If unused, those embryos can be frozen, discarded, donated to research or donated to another fertility patient.

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Ballotpedia

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for July 2026

Welcome to the July 13 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

The Guardian - US

Beloved or not, Lindsey Graham was a critical dealmaker in Congress

Senator played major role in critical negotiations with Democrats and members of his own party on key issues

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveils expert panels to overhaul US Central Bank policy framework

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced a comprehensive review of monetary policy. Five taskforces comprising prominent economists will lead this extensive review. These panels include experts from academia, business, and technology sectors. The review will examine monetary policy, communication, data analysis, and operational decision-making. This broad effort signals a reassessment…

The Guardian - US

Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy

Republican senator, who died Saturday, had a global reach few could rival and was vital in shaping Trump’s worldview

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Reason

'Scrap It and Start All Over': Ex-Bush and Obama Officials Say the War on Terror's Powers Have Gone Too Far

In a rare display of candor, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and former Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson reflected on torture, Guantanamo Bay, and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

Reason

The Social Security Fix That Would Send Tax Rates Soaring

There are only a handful of ways to shore up Social Security. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren are backing one of the most expensive.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump's meddling with top spy agency threatens America's survival

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence faces scrutiny amid political appointments and turmoil. President Trump's selections have raised concerns about expertise and politicization of intelligence powers. Previous Directors highlight the ODNI's creation after intelligence failures and its role in information sharing. Debates continue regarding the ODNI's size and…

Fortune

Presidents aren't supposed to pick winners, former White House ethics lawyer says. Trump keeps choosing Dell

Michael Dell’s company was already riding the AI-server boom. His long history of presidential access now has a Trump-era twist: public praise that moves the stock.

Ballotpedia

Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. In the past month:

The Independent UK

Court says the US can install historical panels at the site of Washington's Philadelphia home

A federal court has given President Donald Trump's administration permission to reinstall its interpretive panels at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia

The Conversation

The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him

It’s almost the Fourth of July and Donald Trump is making the most of the 250th anniversary of American independence. He has all but declared himself Patriot-in-Chief.

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