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Constant Purges Reveal Xi's Insecurity
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Lingling Wei, Wall Street Journal To the outside world, Xi Jinping appears invincible, with leaders from across the globe jetting to...
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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
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Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
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US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
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President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
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Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I’m going to endorse Alan Wilson …
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Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary
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Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest.  Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the t…
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U.S. Launches New ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran Over Apache Helicopter Crash
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But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate.
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Xi Seeks to Draw North Korea Back Into China’s Orbit
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The Chinese leader’s long-awaited visit to Pyongyang aims to counter Russian influence.
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'Weak Link' Gavin Newsom Took $50K From Chinese EV Exec of Now-Blacklisted 'Chinese Military Company,' According to New Pentagon Classification
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California governor Gavin Newsom (D.) received $50,000 in campaign contributions from a Chinese electric vehicle executive whose company the Pentagon blacklisted this week over its ties to China's military. The post 'Weak Link' Ga…
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New calls for lawmakers to override Trump’s anti-union EO at the Pentagon
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Last year, the Senate blocked a House measure to halt ban on collective bargaining at the Defense Department and other agencies.
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The Woman Who Warned the World About Iran
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Masih Alinejad, The Free Press Through 'Persepolis,' Marjane Satrapi shattered Western myths about life under the Islamic Republic. She died Thursday at 56, but the story she forced the...
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Iran Stalemate Could Be the Next Oil Supercycle Trigger
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Simon Watkins, Oil Price U.S.-Iran peace talks appear stalled, with both Washington and Tehran potentially benefiting from a prolonged conflict rather...
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Europe's Old Powers Are Losing Their Diplomatic Grip
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Russell Berman, NSJ On June 3, Germany lost its bid to become a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. In the race, three candidates competed for the two seats reserved for...
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Russia's Warnings Signal Danger of Widening War
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Ted Snider, TAC The United States and Russia have agreed on little in the war in Ukraine. The one thing they have agreed on is the existential necessity of avoiding a direct war between NATO...
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Spycraft Will Decide Iran's Fate
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Reuel Marc Gerecht, UnHerd After four months of war, Israel still has targets to hit. The latest IDF raids, in this increasingly fictional ceasefire, smashed Iranian missile-defense systems...
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NATO’s Digital Back End Could Fall Apart Without Change
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Shared standards on cloud services are urgently needed.
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Israel Isn’t the Problem, Mr. President
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Iran is.
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The Perverse Genocide Charge
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Israel’s haters surely enjoy the perversity of accusing the Jewish state of the same enormity that contributed to its creation.
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Lebanon Is No Longer About Lebanon
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Iran would rather fight than let Israel decide Lebanon’s fate.
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In Europe, Trump Can Embrace the Opportunity Russian Weakness Presents
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The West stands to gain.
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U.S. Power Is Wrung Out
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The war in Iran has depleted the Pentagon as China’s military buildup matures.
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Lindsey Graham is fighting off an ‘America First’ primary challenge
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The senator is facing a well-funded challenge supported by some of President Donald Trump’s highest-profile MAGA defectors.
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New CISA directive will reshape how agencies prioritize cyber risks, official says
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Federal government will be directed to plan first to ward off the most devastating attacks.
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Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
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Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
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Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei’s seat
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Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the state’s only Republican congressional seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). His Tuesday victory in the open 2nd Congr…
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Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
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West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".
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The Democratic establishment begrudgingly moves to embrace Graham Platner
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Democrats largely lined up behind their new Maine Senate nominee on Tuesday, while Republicans were quick to launch their attacks.
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Teresa Benitez-Thompson wins crowded Dem primary for Nevada House seat
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Her victory has Democrats hopeful about flipping the district this cycle.
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Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections
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Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest on Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)  — officially teeing up one of this year’s marquee Senate races. Planter was expected to…
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Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Peace Is So Uneasy
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A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border.
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Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State’s top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his G…
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‘A terrible risk’: Senate appropriators dim prospects of another defense reconciliation bill
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Trump’s shipbuilding, munitions, and Golden Dome efforts rely on extra-budgetary funding maneuver.
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Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace’s House seat
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Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Smith and Honeycutt pulled away from a crowded field of Re…
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Khanna: Maine voters gave Platner a ‘chance at redemption’ with primary win
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California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening.  “He talked about Maine giving him grac…
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The Scum Also Rises: Graham Platner Makes History As First Vanity Oysterman With Nazi Tattoo To Win US Senate Nomination
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Graham Platner made history on Tuesday, becoming the first vanity oysterman and Nazi-tattooed Hotchkiss attendee to win a major party's nomination for U.S. Senate while facing credible allegations of domestic abuse. Barring another unforese…
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Valadao to show down against progressive in California House battleground
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Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ.  Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California…
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Nancy Mace loses GOP primary for South Carolina governor
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The representative, who has a history of bucking and then cozying up to the president, failed to make the runoff Tuesday.
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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
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In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
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The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
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Inside Mamdani aide’s private budget briefing for the DSA
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The Tragedy Ireland Repressed
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The greatest tragedy of Irish history is almost never addressed in the Irish arts. Two films from the past decade are an exception.
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Why a South Korean Starbucks Ad Mocked Murdered Protesters
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Far-right meme politics shows how strong anti-democratic forces remain.
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The View From Tehran
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Harlan K. Ullman, The Hill As President Trump considers his future options to ending the war, or "<span style="box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0;...
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Has the Gulf's Security Illusion Been Shattered?
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Oliver Dawson, RealClearWorld In recent months, residents in Dubai's Marina and Palm Jumeirah stood on their balconies filming missile interceptions overhead. These striking videos show one...
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In apparent first, Navy drone boat rescues helicopter crew downed at sea
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The unmanned vessel, made by Texas-based Saronic, was sent to the region in March.
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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
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Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
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Gordon Wood’s Honest Approach to History
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With his sober and serious scholarship, the historian was among the last of his generation.
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Why Hasn’t the Trump Administration Deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica?
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The DOJ is still trying to use that potential outcome as a carrot to induce him to plead guilty. Africa is the stick.
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Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
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Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
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Payback for Gavin Newsom’s Fiscal Folly
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Representative Vince Fong is moving to rein in California profligacy and relieve business owners in the process.
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California’s Dysfunctional Elections
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It does not have to be this way.
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&#039;Bullshit Glory Story&#039;: Graham Platner Accused ‘Lone Survivor’ Author of ‘Lying’ and Promoting ‘War Porn’: Democrat Says Navy SEAL Used a Ghostwriter Who Made Things Up
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner accused former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell of "lying" in his popular war memoir Lone Survivor about his combat experience in Afghanistan, in part by using a British ghostwriter who, Platner says, ripped off anoth…
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Some Maine Democrats are wavering on Graham Platner
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The oysterman maintains a strong base of support, but his scandals have left a bad taste with some Democratic and independent voters.
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How to Escape Blame for Bad Advice
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If you get an important strategic issue wrong, there are still ways to avoid accountability.
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