NYTIMES (Amanda Taub) - How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.
ABCNEWS - Trump to speak at 'Shield of the Americas' summit aimed at taking on cartels
President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a 'Shield of the Americas' Summit on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
AXIOS (Delano Massey) - Civil rights group documents 70 alleged "modern-day lynchings" across 7 Southern states
A new civil rights report argues that lynchings of Black men didn't end in America — they evolved — and that some deaths today may still be misclassified as suicides or accidents. The big picture: If killings are misclassified, families can lose their paths to justice, and possible patterns of racial violence can remain hidden in plain sight. Driving the news: Mississippi-based civil rights group JULIAN identified 70 "modern-day lynchings" in seven southern states from 2000 to 2025 in a report released last month. - The report, called The Crimson Record, lists cases across Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama and says the total could exceed 100 when suspicious deaths are included. - Mississippi had the most…
WASHINGTONPOST (Kadia Goba) - Clyburn isn’t sure if he’ll run again, but knows whom he’d like to succeed him
As a debate about generational change rages in his party, the 85-year-old lawmaker weighs another run.
WASHINGTONPOST (Paul Kane) - One hidden impact of redistricting? A more polarized Congress.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
NPR (Juliana Kim) - One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global
The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.
NPR (Clare Marie Schneider) - Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed
The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.
NPR (Anusha Mathur) - Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America
Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Explosions Across Tel Aviv | Trump Says Weapons Production Will Quadruple - The Hill | NEWSNATION
Host Blake Burman discusses the latest developments out of the Middle East, where Iran is firing back and launching missiles in Tel Aviv. It comes as President Trump answered questions from reporters at the White House, saying 'We're doing well in Iran.' He also said weapons production is expected to quadruple.