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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Harrison Berger) - Iran War Day 156: Trump Cancels Anticipated Strikes, Iran Denies Claims of Hormuz Deal

State of the Union: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly asked President Trump not to escalate. The post Iran War Day 156: Trump Cancels Anticipated Strikes, Iran Denies Claims of Hormuz Deal appeared first on The American Conservative .

On Saturday night, President Donald Trump called off anticipated airstrikes on Iran, claiming that Iran had agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end its “nuclear threat.” But Iran denied that any such agreement had been reached, as the Iran War entered its 156th day on Sunday. In the Truth Social post in which he made the announcement, Trump said that, while the U.S. is prepared to attack Iran “at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II,” the U.S. and Israel will “hold off any attack” because “the perimeters of a deal” had been agreed to. Shortly thereafter, Iran’s Mehr News agency, citing Iranian military officials, called Trump’s claim “nothing but a new lie,” while the Fars…Open

REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - Oklahoma Colleges Now Under Scrutiny for Race-Based Scholarship Program

What legal principle is cited regarding racial considerations in college scholarships?
Racial considerations in college scholarships are not permitted under Title VI, because they are considered wrong on principle.
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What is the current situation regarding colleges in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma colleges are currently under scrutiny for a race-based scholarship program.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Activist who collaborated with NYC first lady mocks Jewish people for 'whining' about the Holocaust

Susan Abulhawa, an anti-Israel activist who worked on an art project with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife, posted a screed on social media dismissing the Holocaust and accusing Jews of dominating government and media, and City Hall has said nothing. Abulhawa took to X on July 31 to attack Jewish Americans who had raised concerns about […] The post Activist who collaborated with NYC first lady mocks Jewish people for 'whining' about the Holocaust appeared first on American Almanac .

Susan Abulhawa, an anti-Israel activist who worked on an art project with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife, posted a screed on social media dismissing the Holocaust and accusing Jews of dominating government and media, and City Hall has said nothing. Abulhawa took to X on July 31 to attack Jewish Americans who had raised concerns about Mamdani's 18-member judicial screening panel, which contains zero Jewish members . The backlash over that panel had been building for a day when Abulhawa weighed in, not to defend the mayor's appointments on the merits, but to mock the people objecting. Her post dismissed the murder of six million European Jews as a spent talking point. She accused Jewish Americans of holding outsized power. And she closed with a…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Wisconsin Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong faces backlash over deleted 'Cancel Thanksgiving' post

Francesca Hong, the Democratic Socialists of America-backed frontrunner in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, is drawing fire after deleted social media posts resurfaced, including a 2020 call to "Cancel Thanksgiving" and a 2019 complaint about "old white people" at a Culver's restaurant. With fewer than two weeks before the August 11 primary, Hong's old posts on X […] The post Wisconsin Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong faces backlash over deleted 'Cancel Thanksgiving' post appeared first on American Almanac .

Francesca Hong, the Democratic Socialists of America-backed frontrunner in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, is drawing fire after deleted social media posts resurfaced, including a 2020 call to "Cancel Thanksgiving" and a 2019 complaint about "old white people" at a Culver's restaurant. With fewer than two weeks before the August 11 primary, Hong's old posts on X handed conservative critics fresh ammunition and raised questions about whether the likely Democratic nominee can compete statewide in a battleground that often turns on the votes of the very people she once described as a source of anxiety. The New York Post reported that both posts drew widespread mockery online Friday, with commentators from across the right seizing on the…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Troy Jackson's own hometown can't agree on whether he deserves a Senate seat

Democrat Troy Jackson is selling his rural Maine roots as the centerpiece of his U.S. Senate campaign against Susan Collins, but a Washington Post visit to his tiny hometown of Allagash found neighbors deeply divided over whether the 58-year-old former logger has earned their trust. Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee after Platner […] The post Troy Jackson's own hometown can't agree on whether he deserves a Senate seat appeared first on American Almanac .

Democrat Troy Jackson is selling his rural Maine roots as the centerpiece of his U.S. Senate campaign against Susan Collins, but a Washington Post visit to his tiny hometown of Allagash found neighbors deeply divided over whether the 58-year-old former logger has earned their trust. Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee after Platner formally dropped out of the race in July amid a sexual assault allegation Platner denies. Democrats are betting that Jackson's biography, a former logger who served two decades in the Maine Legislature and led the state Senate as president, can pull rural voters back to a party that has steadily lost ground in northern New England's small towns. The trouble is that Allagash, a one-road…Open

What is the statistical challenge Troy Jackson faces regarding voter turnout in Aroostook County?
Jackson faces an uphill climb in rural areas; in 2020, Jackson won 59 percent of his state Senate district, whereas Susan Collins carried Aroostook County with more than 67 percent of the vote.
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What are the specific economic and demographic characteristics of Jackson's hometown, Allagash?
Allagash is described as a tiny, one-road hamlet of roughly 200 people located near the Canadian border. The economy has faced decline for decades and relies partly on hunting, canoeing, and snowmobiling. The town lacks cell service in half the area and radio reception consists mostly of French-language stations from Quebec.
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Why is the identity of Troy Jackson as a logger significant to his Senate campaign?
Jackson uses his identity as a working-class logger from Aroostook County as the centerpiece of his campaign to attract rural voters. However, critics and former local officials, such as Karie Kelly and town manager Nola Begin, have questioned the authenticity of this brand, suggesting he has been focused on his career in Augusta for many years and has been absent from community functions.
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How did the 2023 local election in Allagash, Maine, affect Troy Jackson's reputation in his hometown?
In 2023, Jackson ran for first selectperson in Allagash but lost to Republican Karie Kelly with a vote of 78 to 70. Jackson requested a recount, which resulted in a final margin of 77 to 71 in favor of Kelly. The subsequent election contest, which involved allegations of ballot tampering and pressure from Jackson's supporters, led to Kelly resigning from office months into her term.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Sen. Bernie Moreno demands ex-son-in-law Rep. Max Miller resign from Congress over abuse allegations

A sitting Republican senator publicly called on his former son-in-law, a Republican congressman from Ohio, to leave office and seek "serious psychological help", escalating a bitter family and political dispute just days before a ballot-replacement deadline. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued a lengthy written statement on X on Sunday, roughly one hour after Rep. Max […] The post Sen. Bernie Moreno demands ex-son-in-law Rep. Max Miller resign from Congress over abuse allegations appeared first on American Almanac .

A sitting Republican senator publicly called on his former son-in-law, a Republican congressman from Ohio, to leave office and seek "serious psychological help", escalating a bitter family and political dispute just days before a ballot-replacement deadline. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued a lengthy written statement on X on Sunday, roughly one hour after Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, went live on the platform to deny domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the senator's daughter. Moreno did not mince words about the man who once married into his family. The clash between two Republicans from the same state, one a freshman senator, the other a sitting congressman and former Trump administration adviser, has turned…Open

What deadline is facing the Republican Party regarding Rep. Max Miller's candidacy?
The Republican Party faces a Wednesday deadline to replace Max Miller on the November general election ballot if he is to be replaced.
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What is the status of the legal actions involving Max Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno?
The dispute has involved a restraining order filing and escalating legal actions. Miller has filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife regarding the allegations. Additionally, there have been reports of a contempt threat after his ex-wife's lawyers alleged he violated a restraining order through a media campaign.
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Who is Brian Poindexter and what has his reaction been to the allegations against Rep. Max Miller?
Brian Poindexter is a Democratic challenger to Max Miller, a union ironworker who serves on the Brook Park city council. He issued a statement claiming that no one credibly accused of holding a gun to his wife's head and breaking their 2-year-old daughter's collarbone belongs in the halls of power.
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How has the dispute between Senator Bernie Moreno and Representative Max Miller impacted the political landscape of Ohio's 7th Congressional District?
The clash between the two Republicans has turned Ohio's 7th Congressional District into a political liability for the GOP, with Democrats eyeing the northeast Ohio seat as a potential pickup in the November election.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Only 61 Malibu homes are rebuilding 18 months after the Palisades Fire — and residents blame red tape

Eighteen months after the Palisades Fire destroyed at least 700 structures along Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, just 61 homes are being rebuilt, and homeowners say city permitting, state regulations, and insurance gaps have turned recovery into a second disaster. The fire broke out on January 7, 2025. Nearly 600 of the structures lost were single-family […] The post Only 61 Malibu homes are rebuilding 18 months after the Palisades Fire — and residents blame red tape appeared first on American Almanac .

Eighteen months after the Palisades Fire destroyed at least 700 structures along Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, just 61 homes are being rebuilt, and homeowners say city permitting, state regulations, and insurance gaps have turned recovery into a second disaster. The fire broke out on January 7, 2025. Nearly 600 of the structures lost were single-family homes, according to figures then-Mayor Marianne Riggins provided to Realtor.com. As of late July 2026, the City of Malibu has issued 1,076 permits for damages, repairs, debris removal, and structures along PCH, but only 88 of those are for new home construction. The gap between destruction and rebuilding is staggering, and the people who lived there say the government response explains…Open

What infrastructure issues are complicating the rebuilding process for properties along the Pacific Coast Highway?
Rebuilding is complicated by the narrowness of the highway, which forces workers to operate feet from passing traffic, and unresolved questions regarding septic systems and sewers. A proposed sewer assessment district is expected to go to a vote for affected property owners later this fall.
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What regulatory requirements must beachfront homeowners in Malibu navigate when attempting to rebuild?
Homeowners must hire various specialists, including coastal, structural, civil, and septic engineers, all of whom must run separate reports that must be reconciled with city plans and approval processes. Additionally, they must deal with state regulations and the California Coastal Commission.
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What are the specific insurance challenges faced by Malibu homeowners rebuilding after the fire?
Many homeowners carry insurance through the California FAIR Plan, which has a maximum payout of $3 million. This is significantly less than the actual cost of rebuilding; for example, one homeowner, Carl Randall, estimated his rebuild cost at approximately $7 million.
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Why do Malibu homeowners claim the recovery process has become a "second disaster"?
Residents blame city permitting, state regulations, and insurance gaps for the slow recovery. Specifically, homeowners have cited an "absolute nightmare" permitting process that is slow and expensive, as well as significant gaps between the cost of rebuilding and insurance payouts.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax is one month old — and Manhattan's luxury market is already paying the price

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new tax on high-end second homes took effect July 1, and real estate brokers say it is already freezing buyers, inflating the luxury rental market, and pushing wealthy purchasers out of New York City altogether. A month into the policy, the picture emerging from Manhattan's brokerage offices is blunt: international buyers are […] The post Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax is one month old — and Manhattan's luxury market is already paying the price appeared first on American Almanac .

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new tax on high-end second homes took effect July 1, and real estate brokers say it is already freezing buyers, inflating the luxury rental market, and pushing wealthy purchasers out of New York City altogether. A month into the policy, the picture emerging from Manhattan's brokerage offices is blunt: international buyers are walking away from signed deals, sellers are listing properties they once planned to keep, and six-figure-a-month rental units are filling up with people who would have bought if the city had not added a new annual bill on top of already steep property taxes. The tax applies to second homes valued above $5 million, starting at a 4-percent annual rate and climbing to 6.5 percent under the first…Open