Global Crises
Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left
July 16, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots
Lawmakers want a central HQ for AI and robotics but experts know this means more Pentagon bloat and mission creep, with no benefit to military readiness
July 16, 2026
QiOSK
Half of House Dems vote to end US aid to Israel
A slim majority of voting Democrats defied leader Jeffries, backing failed Massie amendment to cut $3.3 billion
July 15, 2026
Washington Politics
Can Dems harness Iran war anger to sink Trump’s military budget?
Senate blocked defense bill Monday amid frustration with administration's return to war and lack of transparency
July 15, 2026
Washington Politics
Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion
Americans don't see massive Pentagon spending as the key to ensuring their security, according to new polls
July 15, 2026
Middle East
The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords
The agreements can't bring peace because they sidestep the root cause of instability in the Middle East
July 15, 2026
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