THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Iran Steps Up Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Fires Missiles at Tankers.
Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten recent U.S.-Iran agreements and could prompt U.S. retaliation.
Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten recent U.S.-Iran agreements and could prompt U.S. retaliation. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran ‘s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the night of July 6, according to two U.S. officials, marking the latest escalation in the strategically vital shipping lane. One tanker traveling south near Oman was struck by an unidentified projectile, sparking a fire, while a second commercial vessel was also hit by an Iranian missile, leaving both ships with significant damage but no reported casualties. DETAIL: The attacks threaten to unravel a memorandum of understanding reached less than three weeks ago under…Open
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Curt Mills) - Luke Nicastro Joins The American Conservative as Senior Editor
Nicastro is an alumnus of Josh Hawley’s office, various government entities, and the University of Chicago’s international relations school. The post Luke Nicastro Joins The American Conservative as Senior Editor appeared first on The American Conservative .
I am delighted to announce that Luke Nicastro has joined The American Conservative as senior editor, effective July 1, 2026. Nicastro joins the magazine having most recently served as national security advisor to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). Nicastro will be known to close readers as a talented contributor to the firm for years; he now joins TAC full-time. I have known Luke personally for close to two decades. In that time, I have encountered one of the most careful and charismatic intellects around. Before working with the senator, Nicastro was a defense policy analyst with the Congressional Research Service, was employed at the Department of the Navy, and consulted for State Department clients. He has a masters in international…Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games
The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
AMERICANTHINKER - Teen girl (allegedly) raped in park by a Muslim migrant, officials refer to him as a ‘tanned European’
By Olivia Murray A new euphemism just dropped.
BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Rape Allegations Mar Reputation Of Local Nazi
SULLIVAN, ME — A promising political career has been abruptly cut short after rape allegations have sadly marred the reputation of a local Nazi.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Inside NASA's UFO coverup culture | Reality Check
In this episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart sits down with Michael Gold, president of Redwire Space and a former member of NASA's UAP Independent Study Team, for a candid look at how the agency has handled the subject. Gold explains what the study team was actually asked to do, which was to weigh whether UAP was worth NASA's attention and what resources it could bring to bear, rather than to analyze the anomalous imagery already sitting in the agency's own archives. He is direct about the stigma that shadows the field, describing scientists warned they could lose their jobs, tenure and their ability to publish for simply asking the question, including a physicist and frequent guest of this show who lost his position after appearing…
NYTIMES (Julie Turkewitz) - Repression Turns to Rage After Quakes in Venezuela
Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of imprisonment.
NYTIMES (Robert Draper) - The Accused Is in Court but Conspiracy Theories Still Swirl Around Kirk Case
Mr. Kirk’s assassination played out live on the internet, but since then, it has become fodder for fantasy.
STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - Trump Campaign Veteran and Former HHS Official
Trump Campaign Veteran and Former HHS Official, Michael Caputo Joins The Roger Stone Show Roger Stone and Michael Caputo discuss their shared history as political advisors and their experiences as targets of the Russia investigation, which they characterize as a politically motivated “witch hunt” designed to destroy Donald Trump. The conversation centers on themes of […] The post Trump Campaign Veteran and Former HHS Official appeared first on StoneZone .
Trump Campaign Veteran and Former HHS Official, Michael Caputo Joins The Roger Stone Show Roger Stone and Michael Caputo discuss their shared history as political advisors and their experiences as targets of the Russia investigation, which they characterize as a politically motivated “witch hunt” designed to destroy Donald Trump. The conversation centers on themes of accountability and justice, with both men describing the personal and legal hardships they faced during the Mueller probe, including Stone’s conviction and Caputo’s struggle with cancer. A significant portion of the dialogue is dedicated to criticizing Michael Cohen, whom they portray as a jealous and dishonest figure who provided false testimony to federal…Open