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Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for the US lifting asset freezes, allowing Iranian oil exports, and compelling Israel to cease attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
🐿️ Trump must decide whether to accept a deal that could ease economic pressure but requires reining in Israel and lifting sanctions, a move that might upset his base and allies.
The US House of Representatives voted for a third time to end the war with Iran, a symbolic move likely the last before midterms. Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca, highlighting the regional threat.
🐿️ This repeated vote shows Congress is finally listening to the public's war fatigue, but symbolic gestures won't stop Houthi drones unless backed by real policy change.
President Trump promised $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain Congress, a plan costing over $1 trillion with no funding details. Vice President Vance later suggested the payment would not be universal and would rely on tariff revenues.
🐿️ This $5,000 bribe is a desperate Hail Mary from a deeply unpopular president trying to buy votes with money that doesn't exist.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by Donald Trump from being used in the November election, ordering a statewide vote on the map. The decision is a setback for Republicans hoping to gain an additional House seat in the midterms.
🐿️ This ruling shows that even in a red state, courts can still stand up to partisan gerrymandering when the law is clear.
A federal judge on Thursday issued a 14-day hold on Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting, just a week before ballots are due for the midterms. Another federal judge separately ruled unlawful the administration's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic.
🐿️ The court's double rebuke shows the judiciary pushing back against executive overreach in both election rules and tech policy.
Karoline Leavitt's surprise resignation as White House press secretary has sparked a competitive race within Trump's inner circle. Several potential replacements are being considered, as Trump's approval rating falls to a record low ahead of the midterms.
🐿️ The next press secretary will need to manage Trump's high expectations while navigating a media landscape hostile to the administration.
