Trump: "But I called them I said would you like to give us a little hand? We don't need help with Iran, but if you'd like, give us a hand with Iran. He said no thanks..."
Russia sanctions bill includes highly controversial provision on Trump’s tariff power. "There is nothing to stop Trump from imposing tariffs on any of those countries for some other reason and using the Graham bill as legal justification. He might even use the legislation to go after U.S. allies..."
Trump Orders Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises, Citing "Very Good Relationship" with Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s Refusal to Help on Iran
In 2024 there were 1,515 suicide attempts in the active-duty force & 471 Total Force deaths by suicide. That’s ~5 attempts or deaths per day among people still serving. In 2023, 6,398 veterans (no longer serving) died by suicide — ~17.5 per day. This is a wider issue.
Vance intervenes to halt Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers. Vice-president warned Volodymyr Zelensky that attacks on Kazakh crude shipments were threatening US interests
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, & JVL: "Hong is one of the worst candidates… her life is kind of a disaster… why would we want this person to be governor, she voted against an anti-grooming bill?"
Trump: The reason why munitions are low is because Biden gave $300 billion worth to Ukraine. They never like to mention that. Now, I give to Ukraine also, but they have to pay. Meaning the European Union—I don’t do Ukraine. I give it to the European Union. They have money, and they pay full dollar
How is Pakistan part of this alliance, when during Epic Fury, they shielded Iranian jets inside Pakistan from US/Israeli attack? In 2025 during Rising Lion, Pakistan condemned the strikes & expressed solidarity with Iran. They also hid UBL.
Pakistan can't be trusted.
Trump: We have literally massive amounts of ammunition. | Reporter: President Zelensky says his country desperately needs long-range missiles… | Trump: Well, we want missiles too. | Reporter: Russia increased attacks on civilians.... Trump: we're separated by an ocean
President Zelensky suggests that reduced deliveries of anti-ballistic missiles may be intended to pressure Ukraine into being more accommodating. He said partners officially attributed the cuts to fighting in the Middle East, but argued that political motives may also be involved.
100% whenever Trump speaks with Putin he reverses himself. | June 2020: Chat with Putin→announces Germany troop drawdowns | Oct 2025: Says he'll check w/ Putin before sending Tomahawks to Ukraine | May 2026: Pulls 5k troops from Germany after call |July: Says he’ll "ask Putin" if Russia helping Iran
A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine
69-year-old Kharkiv resident Henadii Parfeniuk, a Russian-run agent, tried to kill Ihor Obolenskyi, Khartiia’s commander, in Kharkiv. He aimed a Makarov from 3 meters, and pulled the trigger. In panic, he had not chambered a round.
Trump underwater at 34%, but GOP & Dems both stall at ~40% favorability. Joe warns DSA radicalism is dragging Dems lower, making midterms up for grabs.