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Bloomberg:
Iran Cites ‘Major Progress’ After All-Night Talks With US — Iran said there had been “major progress” in all-night discussions with the US, as the warring sides try to reach a peace deal within two months. — The countries began technical talks in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock over the weekend …
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Patrick Wintour / The Guardian:
US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout
US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout
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Brett Bachman / NOTUS:
Immediate Signs of Strain as Iran Talks Kick Off in Switzerland
Immediate Signs of Strain as Iran Talks Kick Off in Switzerland
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Mike Pence / Wall Street Journal:
Victory Over Iran Is Still Possible
Victory Over Iran Is Still Possible
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Michael Birnbaum / Washington Post:
Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran's leverage, Israel's attacks, MAGA's backlash
Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran's leverage, Israel's attacks, MAGA's backlash
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Washington Examiner, New York Times, The Times of Israel, Semafor, Al Jazeera and Associated Press
Oona A. Hathaway / New York Times:
You Can't Be a Superpower Without Allies
Elliott Davis / The Hill:
Strait of Hormuz oil flow ‘back towards normal’: Energy secretary
Strait of Hormuz oil flow ‘back towards normal’: Energy secretary
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ABC News, Agence France-Presse, The Mahablog, Washington Times and Associated Press
Kaia Hubbard / CBS News:
Sen. Lindsey Graham: “Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham: “Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail.”
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Marina Dunbar / The Guardian:
Middle East live: Trump threatens Iran after JD Vance hails ‘great progress’ made in Switzerland talks
Middle East live: Trump threatens Iran after JD Vance hails ‘great progress’ made in Switzerland talks
Bloomberg:
Iranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With US
Iranian Negotiators Said to Still Be Engaged in Talks With US
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BBC:
Keir Starmer resigns, as Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him as Labour leader and PM — Summary — Keir Starmer resigns, with Andy Burnham confirming he will stand to replace him — Minutes later, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he'll back Burnham's bid to become Labour leader and prime minister
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
Starmer Reflects on ‘Political Challenges’ as Pressure to Resign Mounts
Starmer Reflects on ‘Political Challenges’ as Pressure to Resign Mounts
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Alan Crawford / Bloomberg:
Colombian Voters Add to Trump's Sway in the Americas — Colombia looks set to join the wave of Latin American nations allied with the Trump administration. … Another election, another deeply polarized electorate. — In Colombia's tightest-ever presidential contest …
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Tiago Rogero / The Guardian:
Far-right millionaire wins Colombia's razor-tight presidential election
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Amina Niasse / Reuters:
People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says — People caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall will be fully prosecuted, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday.
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Brett Bachman / NOTUS:
Trump, Without Evidence, Blames ‘Disgraceful Vandalism’ for Reflecting Pool Do-Over
Trump, Without Evidence, Blames ‘Disgraceful Vandalism’ for Reflecting Pool Do-Over
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Politico:
The next geopolitical crisis — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco and Irie Sentner — Good Monday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, keeping half an eye on the unfolding political drama in the U.K. — where PM Keir Starmer just announced plans to resign, with the contest to replace …
CNN:
Conservatives spent heavily in key Democratic primaries, filings show — PACs Primary elections Congressional news — An influential conservative nonprofit covertly funded a series of super PACs with names suggesting liberal provenance as the groups injected hundreds of thousands of dollars …
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Jessica Piper / Politico:
FEC filings confirm GOP meddling in Dem primaries
Aaron Timms / The Guardian:
The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup's most compelling battle — Fox's broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner — Prefer the Guardian on Google — We all know someone like Alexi Lalas.
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Daily Mail
Politico:
A rising populist tide is threatening New York's powerful incumbents … In upper Manhattan and the Bronx, Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat is trying to fend off a stiff challenge from community organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier, who's running with the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani …
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Christian Science Monitor
Axios:
Axios-Ipsos poll: Health affordability is shaping the midterms — Majorities of Americans say they're more likely to vote for candidates in November who support ideas to lower their health costs, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos American Health Index. — Why it matters …
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Washington Examiner
Wall Street Journal:
The ‘Mad Scientist’ Behind Graham Platner's Scandal-Plagued Rise — Dan Moraff rushed vetting of the Maine Senate candidate. He says he's trying to blow up the way Democrats run campaigns. — Rushing to launch Graham Platner's Senate bid, Dan Moraff, a progressive up-and-comer …
CNN:
What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump — “'YOU'RE WELCOME!” Trump wrote on Thursday in a post on his social media platform, where he also ticked through benefits of his memorandum of understanding to keep negotiating with Iran for the next 60 days.
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New York Times
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Asawin Suebsaeng / Zeteo:
Why Trump's Iran War Was ‘Doomed From the Very Start’
Why Trump's Iran War Was ‘Doomed From the Very Start’
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New Republic, Raw Story and The Borowitz Report
Elena Schneider / NOTUS:
Priorities USA Will Spend $30 Million To Define JD Vance and Marco Rubio — One of the leading Democratic super PACs has pledged to spend on a digitally focused effort targeting disengaged voters. — Copy — One of the leading Democratic super PACs is pledging to spend $30 million …
Oriana González / NOTUS:
Republicans Unlikely to ‘Defund’ Planned Parenthood Again — A narrow majority and the midterms make blocking Planned Parenthood funding a challenge. — Copy — Planned Parenthood will likely be able to regain access to federal funds as of July 5, one year after Republicans …
Justin Jouvenal / Washington Post:
Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court, with 3 key rulings ahead — As the court prepares to rule on several of the president's priorities, tensions are running high — even with his own appointees. — Summary — When Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch hosted a gathering …
Washington Post:
Democratic turnout is up, even in Republican districts, Post analysis finds — More voters are casting ballots for Democrats compared with the numbers in previous midterms, fueling the party's hope for big wins in November. — Summary — Americans are voting this year for Democrats …
Irie Sentner / Politico:
Gallego tapped campaign cash for family travel, Super Bowl tickets, records show … Federal lawmakers can legally use campaign committee funds for travel, food, events and even child care, as long as those funds are not for “personal use,” meaning they may not cover activities …
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