NYTIMES (The New York Times) - U.S. and Iran Take Break in Nuclear Talks to Confer With Capitals
Officials from the United States and Iran are holding high-stakes negotiations in Geneva.
NYTIMES (The New York Times) - Clinton Deposition Is Paused as Lawmakers Confer About Leaked Photo
Hillary Clinton had demanded a public hearing, which Republicans rejected. She is protesting that if a member is leaking to the press, reporters should be let in.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Michael C. Desch) - Giving the Monroe Doctrine a Bad Name
Hemispheric aggression was not the fifth president’s vision, nor has it proved a particularly effective tactic. The post Giving the Monroe Doctrine a Bad Name appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Giving the Monroe Doctrine a Bad Name Hemispheric aggression was not the fifth president’s vision, nor has it proved a particularly effective tactic. A “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine is the centerpiece of the administration’s National Security Strategy and its National Defense Strategy . Promising to defend U.S. interests in the region, it pledges to do so by itself with “speed, power, and precision” if necessary. This “Donroe Doctrine” justifies intervening in Venezuela, seeking to annex Greenland, and putting pressure on Colombia, Cuba, and even Panama. Many see a similar strategic…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Hillary Clinton deposition paused after photo circulates online
Johnson indicated he received the photo from Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - Air Force's New F-47 Fighter Hits Stride for 2028 Takeoff
REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Go Time? US Navy HQ in Bahrain Reportedly on 'Mission Critical' Status As Potential Iran Hostilities Loom
AXIOS (Emily Peck) - Mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since 2022
Data: Freddie Mac via Fred ; Chart: Axios Visuals The average rate on the 30-year mortgage dipped below 6% for the first time since 2022, per closely watched Freddie Mac data released Thursday. Why it matters: Lower home loan rates may help juice the housing market, which has been in the dumps since interest rates first spiked four years ago. Between the lines: It's also a boost for President Trump, who boasted about mortgage rates coming down in his State of the Union's address Tuesday. Yes, but: Higher home costs and widespread economic uncertainty is also holding back the real estate market.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers
House Democratic leadership on Thursday announced plans to force a vote next week on a resolution that would require President Trump to seek congressional authorization to use military force in Iran . Why it matters: The vote has a chance to pass in the House, with even some House Republicans expressing opposition as the White House inches closer to a potential major war in the Middle East. - Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a staunch anti-interventionist, is leading the war powers effort with progressive Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). - "I have asked for a classified briefing defining the mission in Iran. In the absence of new information, I will support the War Powers resolution in the House next week," Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) posted to…
NPR (Stephan Bisaha) - Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Billy Carson: Bible's 'Adam' is an ancient alien
Billy Carson speaks about ancient goddess Isis and her connection to the Bible's "Adam." Watch this full episode of "Reality Check": https://youtu.be/TjrUw2nZBiw #Bible #religion #BillyCarson