Trump and Hegseth claim ‘control’ over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled  AP News Report: US military considering switching name of… [more]

With latest lifelines from Hochul, Mamdani balances NYC budget  Politico How Mamdani and Hochul Are Solving New York City’s Budget Crisis  The New York Times Mayor Mamdani… [more]

Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said  AP News Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ to cost $1.2 tn, watchdog estimates  BBC… [more]

‘Too much southern blood in me to surrender,’ SC Senate opts against redistricting  The State The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting  The New York… [more]

In blow to direct democracy, Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP gerrymander  Democracy Docket Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top… [more]

Kash Patel melts down during hearing when pressed on Atlantic articles and agrees to take a drinking test: Live updates  The Independent FBI Director Patel spars… [more]

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor  The Hill Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say  The New York Times Trump’s blue repainting of… [more]

Hegseth takes heat from Republicans in back-to-back hearings: 5 takeaways  The Hill Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end… [more]

What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump  AP News Opinion | This ‘holiday’ is blatant… [more]

South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat  The Washington Post South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting  The Guardian South Carolina lawmakers reject… [more]