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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Ted Snider) - Three Quotes That Explain Why U.S.–Iran Talks Have Failed

Negotiations have suffered from an acute lack of trust. The post Three Quotes That Explain Why U.S.–Iran Talks Have Failed appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Three Quotes That Explain Why U.S.–Iran Talks Have Failed Negotiations have suffered from an acute lack of trust. The diplomatic process to end the war on Iran is not buried yet. President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social , said that “most points were agreed to” during U.S.–Iranian talks in Islamabad last weekend. “In many ways,” Trump added, “the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion.” There is hope among the mediators that the gap could be narrowed and talks could resume before the ceasefire ends on April 21. But the first round in…Open

THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Anik Joshi) - So Much for the ‘Pivot to Asia’

The war with Iran constrains America’s options in East Asia. The post So Much for the ‘Pivot to Asia’ appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs So Much for the ‘Pivot to Asia’ The war with Iran constrains America’s options in East Asia.  (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) The American industrial base, like the budget, is finite, and arms sent and used in one region cannot be used to project power in another. The recent decision by the Trump administration to move components of an air defense system from South Korea to the Middle East underscores this basic reality. It also demonstrates that the American adventure in Iran, far from hurting China, risks involving the U.S. in another Mideast quagmire that distracts from strategic…Open

NYTIMES (Apoorva Mandavilli) - Trump to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director

Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her is the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - AZ Gov Hobbs threatens to veto most bills unless GOP releases their proposed budget

This week, Hobbs said she would veto every bill besides two safety bills unless she saw the Republicans' budget. But she hasn't been happy with what she's heard so far,

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Transportation Dept withholding $73M in federal funds from New York due to CDL failures

Secretary Sean Duffy said the state failed to revoke “illegally issued nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses.” An audit of 200 sampled records found 107 – 53.5% – were issued in violation of federal law.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - US military strikes continue daily along Easter Pacific drug routes, including 5 this week alone

As of Thursday, Joint Task Force Southern Spear had destroyed 53 vessels in 52 strikes: 50 go-fast boats, two low-profile vessels, and one semi-submersible. Officials said 178 people have died in these operations.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - DHS agencies plead with Congress for funding security amid gridlock

DHS agencies are requesting a total of $63 billion in fiscal year 2027 appropriations from Congress – even as Congress continues to withhold DHS funding for the current fiscal year.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - California gubernatorial race facing uncertainty and rethinking after Swalwell departure

Tom Steyer and Katie Porter are the two Democrats with the most support now that Swalwell dropped out of the race and resigned from the U.S. House amid sexual assault allegations.

NYTIMES (Matt Stevens and Neil Vigdor) - D4vd Arrested in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

The singer was detained in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who died before her 15th birthday. D4vd’s lawyers said they would vigorously defend his innocence.