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7:35 AM ET, June 22, 2026

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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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New York Times:   Oil Rises Amid Uncertainty Over Strait of Hormuz
Oona A. Hathaway / New York Times:   You Can't Be a Superpower Without Allies
Marina Dunbar / The Guardian:
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
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
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
Bloomberg:
Trump Ally Wins Initial Count in Colombian Presidential Vote
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
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.
Discussion: 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 …
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 …
Discussion: 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.
Discussion: New York Times
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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 …
 
 
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Attracta Mooney / Financial Times:
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The Atlantic ramps up its video podcasts, doubling its video team from ~10 to ~20, and says its podcast revenue is up 104% YoY and downloads rose ~50% YoY

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