Consequences of Miscalculation Ripple Through the Middle East
The piece argues the Oct 7 Hamas attack triggered a regional downturn, with Israel targeting Iran and allied networks. It notes the destruction of Hamas leadership, Hezbollah setbacks, Assad's ouster, and renewed U S strikes against Iran, highlighting miscalculation on negotiations and Iran's nuclear program.
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U.S
Iran
Hamas
Israel
Berlin Wall
United States
Gaza
Yahya Sinwar
Hezbollah
Hasan Nasrallah
Donald Trump
Fordow
Natanz
Isfahan
Dan Caine
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joe Biden
Trump
Jerusalem
Lessons From Unpredictable Wars After Iran Strike
Max Boot argues wars begin with shocks but often end in unintended consequences. The Iran Israel clash risks Iranian retaliation from cyber to missiles, possible nuclear considerations, and the challenge of any regime change by air power. Reverberations from Operation Midnight Hammer will reshape the Middle East for years.
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Lebanon
United States
Iraq
Afghanistan
Trump
Iran
Middle East
Abbas Araghchi
U.S
Strait of
Hormuz
International Atomic Energy Agency
Benjamin Netanyahu
London
Kyiv
Presidents Should Not Act as Monarchs in War Powers Clash
George Will argues that the president hints at unilateral military action in Iran, urging public case and congressional involvement. He recalls Libya and Obama’s war powers, contrasts with Madisonian limits, and urges constitutional restraint and shared power in decisions to use force.
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Iran
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Barack Obama
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Libya
Obama
Harvard Law
Jack Goldsmith
Senate
University of Virginia Law
Saikrishna Prakash
Justice Department
Office of Legal Counsel
George Will
Washington Post
Stanford Law
Michael W. McConnell
OLC
Bosnia
Somalia
United Nations
United States Congress
Prakash
Archon
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Surcharge creep hits travel and everyday purchases
The writer rails at rising extra charges from flights to car hires and bills, citing segment taxes and security fees that push a $231.04 fare to $298.37, plus various surcharges across airlines, banks, restaurants, and services. They warn such fees proliferate despite political promises and share anecdotes from travel, dining, and a physician ambulance bill.
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Southwest Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Waffle House
Clarence Thomas Birthday and 2025 Almanac Facts
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas turns 77 today as the Almanac notes the 174th day of 2025 and the fourth day of summer. Highlights include birthdays of notable figures such as Alan Turing Bob Fosse June Carter Cash Wilma Rudolph and Wilma Rudolph’s quote about resilience.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas
Alan Turing
Bob Fosse
June Carter Cash
Wilma Rudolph
Randy Jackson
Frances McDormand
Joel Edgerton
Jason Mraz
LaDainian Tomlinson
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