NYTIMES (Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt) - U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - Ex-Biden aides give Jill's new book a frosty review
Many former Biden aides think Jill Biden's new book is rewriting history , unhelpful to the Democratic Party and tone-deaf, they told Axios in interviews this week. - The backlash comes as excerpts from the book — "View from the West Wing: A Memoir" — appeared online and the former first lady sat for her first interview since her husband left office in January 2025. Why it matters: Most Democratic Party leaders don't want to talk about Joe Biden's presidency, but the Bidens are making that difficult. Both are writing books and the former president plans to make campaign stops ahead of the November midterms. State of play: Jill Biden's book opens up a wound for many Democrats who believe the Bidens damaged their credibility with…
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NEWSNATIONNOW (SOPHIE AUSTIN and JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press) - Candidates for CA governor, LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters
The crowded race includes Democrats Becerra, Steyer, former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose.
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REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - New Report: Iran President Pezeshkian Steps Down Citing Total IRGC Control
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Midterms 2026: Which seats Democrats are eyeing, and a GOP convention? | The Hill Sunday
Strategy is the name of the game when it comes to the midterms. And if the Democrats want to take back the Senate, they'll have to channel their rage into votes. Dan Kanninen tells host, Chris Stirewalt how that will happen, and more important, where. Also, it hasn't happened before, but RNC Chairman Joe Gruters tells host, Chris Stirewalt why 2026 is the best time to showcase a GOP midterm convention. #midterms #election #senate
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NYTIMES (David E. Sanger) - Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His Interventions in Gaza, Ukraine and Now Iran
In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.
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REDSTATE (Nick Arama) - Dems Flail on Platner As Cory Booker Finally Admits ‘Concerns’
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REDSTATE (Ben Smith) - Trump-Style Anti-Cartel Candidate Gains Ground in Colombia Election
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NPR (Camila Domonoske) - United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.
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