Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast  The Guardian Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue  The New York Times Humpback… [more]

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says  Reuters Iran Softens Conditions for Resuming Peace Talks With the U.S.  WSJ Trump… [more]

US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany  dw.com How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran  The New York Times Europe rattled by ‘disastrous trend’… [more]

Family of Narges Mohammadi Makes ‘Urgent’ Request  Newser Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi  BBC Nobel laureate Mohammadi’s life in Iran’s… [more]

‘Six months to catch up’: What the shutdown cost DHS  Politico Mike Johnson Says ‘Not Defying The White House’ As House GOP Passes Budget 215-211 After… [more]

How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran  The New York Times US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s… [more]

Can Trump’s latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?  NPR Trump Picks Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General After Withdrawing Casey Means Nomination  The New York… [more]

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat  AP News Germany says it ‘anticipated’ US troop withdrawal after criticism of… [more]

“These are not normal times”: Inside Democrats’ sweeping 2028 redistricting plans  Axios Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their redistricting response ahead of midterms:… [more]

Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran  The New York Times Hegseth, Caine face Senate grilling on Iran war as Hormuz blockade rattles oil markets  Fox… [more]