The Guardian
Congress didn't approve the Iran war, but don't worry - the 1973 War Powers Resolution has been creatively reinterpreted into a suggestion box.
The Hill
Trump to unveil $15B Iowa steel mill that will start producing in 2030 - just in time for the next three election cycles.
The Hill
NAACP sues to keep armed federal agents away from polling places, while the DOJ insists it never said it would send them - and everyone agrees that's definitely reassuring.
BBC World
Trump says the Iran war will end right after the November midterms, which is either a diplomatic strategy or an admission that the war is now a campaign prop.
The Guardian
Over 100 retired NASA astronauts, tired of watching democracy from 250 miles up, launch a voting campaign to remind us that if they can work together in space, we can at least fill out a ballot.
The Guardian
Trump restarts Iran war after a ceasefire he praised, with midterms approaching and experts calling it a 'total loser' that risks forever wars.
The Atlantic
Democrats scramble to replace a withdrawn candidate in Maine, possibly having learned all the wrong lessons from past elections.
The Guardian
Trump announces a midterm convention in Dallas, because who needs tradition when you have a burning desire to party like it's an election year?
NPR Economy
A new poll finds most Americans are unhappy with Trump and the economy, with only a third approving of his economic handling and many skipping summer vacations due to costs.
The Guardian Europe
GOP lawmakers start showing independence, either because they've grown a conscience or because they've checked the midterm polling.
The Atlantic
Trump is simultaneously crushing primary foes and seeing approval ratings hit new lows - because nothing says strength like a shrinking base and a Congress that might actually check him.
The Hill
Trump's economic approval has cratered among independents thanks to stubborn inflation, stagnant hiring, and policies that favor the rich - plus a war that's making everything cost more.
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