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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Eldar Mamedov) - Without a U.S. Deal, Iran May Wind up a Mideast Outcast

Tehran’s reliance on the Houthis complicates relations with Riyadh. The post Without a U.S. Deal, Iran May Wind up a Mideast Outcast appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Without a U.S. Deal, Iran May Wind up a Mideast Outcast Tehran’s reliance on the Houthis complicates relations with Riyadh. “Trump will not reach an agreement with us. We will put up with him until his term ends.” That recent quote was from Majid Shakeri, an advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.  Tehran is signaling that it is not waiting for a better offer. It is waiting for January 20, 2029. While that posture is understandable, Iran may find that such a policy comes with unexpected downsides as other regional actors figure out their own relations with Iran. Shakeri’s quote and the broader signaling by Iran are hardly surprising. They confirms what many, including The American…Open

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NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - O’Keefe and Cam Higby Go Undercover in Explosive New Investigation, Taking Aim at Alleged Anti-ICE Activist Network

Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 14, 2026 An undercover investigation involving independent journalist James O’Keefe and journalist Cam Higby is drawing renewed attention after footage emerged appearing to document efforts to [...]

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NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Russian Drone Strike Hits Passenger Train in Odesa Region, Killing Two Railway Workers

Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 14, 2026 A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Thursday, killing two railway workers and forcing the evacuation of hundreds [...]

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AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - Trump wins legal battle to keep cheap imports subject to tariffs

A federal trade court ruled Thursday that President Trump can block cheap imports — including from Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein — from entering the U.S. tariff-free . Why it matters: It's a win for the Trump administration's trade agenda after a major legal setback forced officials to find new legal avenues for imposing sweeping tariffs. - The Court of International Trade ruling means that Trump's suspension of the so-called de minimis exemption, which allowed packages worth $800 or less to enter the U.S. tariff-free, can continue. What they're saying: Trump took a victory lap on social media shortly after the ruling. - "For years, Foreign Shippers could send packages worth up to $800 into our Country, DUTY FREE, NO…

How did the Trump administration frame the crackdown on the de minimis exemption?
Trump officials framed the crackdown as a matter of public safety. The administration initially suspended de minimis treatment for shipments from China and Hong Kong last year before expanding the policy to a global scope a few months later. President Trump stated on Truth Social that the exemption had become a "loophole" exploited by counterfeiters, fentanyl traffickers, and other criminals.
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Why was the de minimis exemption originally established by Congress?
Congress established the de minimis exemption in 1938 to avoid the cost and administrative burden associated with collecting duties on low-value shipments.
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What is the long-term status of the de minimis exemption in the United States?
Congress eliminated the de minimis exemption through a tax cut and spending bill, with the repeal set to take effect next July. The recent Court of International Trade ruling determines whether the president can keep the exemption suspended until that permanent repeal takes effect.
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What was the financial impact of the president's suspension of the de minimis exemption in 2025?
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the suspension of the exemption brought in approximately $1 billion in duties in 2025.
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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Scoop: Trump team tells GOP to lean in on health care

President Trump's top political hands had some surprising advice for Senate Republicans last week: Talk more about health care. Why it matters: Trump and the MAGA base are fixated on the voter-ID and proof-of-citizenship SAVE Act . But Republican message testing from Trump's own pollster suggests candidates are better off focusing elsewhere. Driving the news: Top Trumpworld campaign officials, including James Blair, pollster Tony Fabrizio and Senate Leadership Fund executive director Alex Latcham, briefed senators and aides Aug. 5 on the midterms. - They presented polling on the party's strongest potential campaign messages, according to slides viewed by Axios. - One of the strongest: going after health insurance companies. Republicans…

What funds does Donald Trump control that are being watched for potential midterm use, and how much is in them?
Donald Trump indicated he controls the funds in the MAGA Inc. super PAC, which holds more than $400 million.
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What impact does a recent Supreme Court ruling have on how the RNC can spend money in the midterms?
A recent Supreme Court ruling allows the RNC to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates, which allows their money to stretch further due to lower TV ad rates that are unavailable to super PACs like MAGA Inc.
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What is the current financial standing of the Republican National Committee (RNC) compared to the Democratic National Committee (DNC)?
The RNC has $128 million in cash on hand, while the Democratic National Committee has $16 million in cash plus $18 million in debt.
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How does the polling advantage for the SAVE Act compare to the advantage for health care messaging?
Messaging on the SAVE Act (the voter-ID and proof-of-citizenship act) gave Republicans only a 14-point advantage over Democratic messaging, whereas the health care message involving insurance companies provided a 46-point advantage.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Clancy trial puts postpartum psychosis in focus: What to know

"This is a preventable and also quite treatable condition," Dr. Catherine Birndorf said, "and it has to be recognized as early as possible."

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