Washington Politics
On this Labor Day, Trump offers no sympathy to working Americans
The president's war has jacked up energy prices, including gas and the diesel used to transport goods, and his White House appears not to care
September 07, 2026
iran
QiOSK
No war? 377 US forces injured since July, 36 in last 2 weeks
This brings the total to 794 mostly Army wounded as Iran lashes out at American installations in the Middle East
September 05, 2026
Middle East
Why 'D-Day' was destined to be a dud
Trump's new sanctions won't alter the complex political dance between Iran's factions. It will, however, help to coalesce them around one goal: regime survival.
September 05, 2026
Middle East
New US strikes on Iran may restart war Trump wants to freeze
After Larak Island bombing, the president may desire a low level conflict maintaining the status quo until after the midterms. Tehran will have other ideas.
August 30, 2026
Middle East
Turns out having nukes provided the US very little leverage
The weapon Washington insists Iran must never possess proved largely incapable forcing Tehran to capitulate or prevent it from retaliating in this war
August 25, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
US can huff & puff, but without a political fix Iran won't come down
Military force — and even economic pressure — without clearly defined outcomes has been the downfall of US war policy for decades
August 24, 2026
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