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Trump Dismisses Responsibility for Minab Massacre, Saying Photo Evidence Is “AI”
The US is widely acknowledged to be responsible for the strike, including within internal Pentagon investigations.
Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100 Billion, Reports Say
The Pentagon's estimate varies drastically from the $30 billion figure stated publicly by the Trump administration.
Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration
The Trump administration’s broader proposal requests nearly $1.5 trillion in total military-related spending for 2027.
Day After Threat to Put Fees on Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says He Denounces Idea
The president said that, actually, “I don’t think anybody should be able to charge a fee for the strait.”
Trump Says Iran War Has Restarted, Potentially Resetting War Powers Clock
Democrats have said they may sue the president if he doesn't adhere to previous War Powers votes.
Marco Rubio Threatens to “Teach” the ICC the “Full Meaning of American Resolve”
The secretary of state announced what he characterized as a “campaign to dismantle” the International Criminal Court.
After Controversial Egypt Match, Many Global South Fans Are Done With World Cup
Feelings of injustice around the international tournament are a symptom of geopolitics in 2026.
Trump Says He’s Taking Over Strait of Hormuz and Imposing Massive Fee
Just last month, Marco Rubio said that “no country is allowed” to charge fees on the strait.
The Investigation Into the Minab Elementary School Bombing Is Done. Where Is It?
The Trump administration is stonewalling the public about the US’s deadliest strike on civilians in decades.
Democrats Threaten Lawsuit If Trump Tries to “Restart” Iran War
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia believes that the War Powers resolutions passed by Congress are legally binding.