Trump is showing weakness by his deferential remarks compared with Xi’s comments

The remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military training in Morocco have been recovered, The Associated Press reported Thursday, citing an Army announcement.

China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Murdaugh Murder Conviction Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u... via @NYTimes

Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u... via @NYTimes

Iran still fields about 70 percent of its mobile launchers across the country and has retained roughly 70 percent of its prewar missile stockpile www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u... via @NYTimes

South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

For young US Navy sailors inexperienced in combat, Iran’s attacks against Persian Gulf bases were a shock some are still trying to overcome. www.stripes.com/theaters/mid...

Trump says Gulf ceasefire on “life support” after he describes Iran’s latest offer as “garbage” apnews.com/article/iran...

As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

All of a sudden Democratic hopes of gaining the House don’t look as good as the once did www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Because of course. newrepublic.com/post/210174/...

At this point, it is clear that Trump wants a deal. But in making it, he might end up giving the Islamic Republic what it has been seeking for 47 years: unqualified acceptance even from the most hard-line elements of the U.S. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Japan may gain more frequent access to Australian training areas under new defense commitments that experts say are turning military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific into something more operational. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social)

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Virginia’s high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire by targeting civilian areas and ships on strait of Hormuz - The Guardian apple.news/AkR5IjY-1SLS...?

An Educator's Journey to Death Included Neglect, Starvation and Violence in Israeli Prison www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026...

“The internet restrictions have turned a large number of people against the ruling class, if not against Vladimir Putin personally.” Mikhail Komin https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/world/europe/russia-internet-restrictions-putin.html

Over 600 military personnel from multiple countries are searching for two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco during U.S.-African military exercises.

German officials are looking for ways to address the strategic and economic ramifications of a planned U.S. troop reduction that could upend small garrison towns where Americans have been a mainstay. Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87 apnews.com/article/ted-...

So much for the line that Trump is losing his grip on the GOP www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Preach! Rep. Cohen.

What’s next? School kids?

A letter by 30 House lawmakers calls on the United States to expose Israel’s secret nuclear weapons arsenal. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

So for all the bombs and bluster, US intelligence indicates new damage to Iran's nuclear program has been LIMITED www.reuters.com/world/middle...

CONGRATULATIONS to AP!! AP, Reuters, Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work apnews.com/article/puli...

CONGRATULATIONS to AP!! AP, Reuters, Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work apnews.com/article/puli...

Another sign of GOP pessimism. White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Multiple D.C. police leaders face termination, officials say www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

DID YOU KNOW❓ Mark Hamill, better known as Jedi Master Luke Skywalker of Star Wars fame, once tried out as a lifeguard during his time at Kinnick High School at Yokosuka Naval Base. #Flashes #MaytheFourth

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — British military says a cargo ship is ablaze off the coast of the UAE as it warns of Iranian attacks.

Iranian drone sparks fire at an oil facility in Fujairah, a key pipeline hub used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after the report, the British military said a cargo ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates was ablaze. apnews.com/live/donald-...

Fourth missile-alert siren of the day sounds in the United Arab Emirates - AP

“The AI industry is a con — and part of this con is how hyperscalers fabricated the image of massive demand for compute by sacrificing most of their infrastructure to two companies. The rest are left fighting for scraps.” 🧵🚨👇🏼

Iranian drone sparks fire at an oil facility in Fujairah, a key pipeline hub used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after the report, the British military said a cargo ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates was ablaze. apnews.com/live/donald-...

Hey Christians. You cool with this?A NUN?? apnews.com/video/footag...

Poland, Romania or back to America? Options limited for moving US brigade from Germany

US denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz apnews.com/article/iran...

Alabama should be ashamed. Veteran senator criticizes Tuberville’s “nobody more military than me” claim - www.alreporter.com/2023/10/04/v...

The idea of moving an Army brigade unit to Poland or another location along NATO’s eastern flank has long appealed to security analysts. Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/eur... Source - Stars and Stripes

Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms apnews.com/article/news...

Poll: Trump’s Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

With the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map on Wednesday, a new era of gerrymandering may be about to begin. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/u... via @NYTimes

Read more at: www.stripes.com/branches/nav... Source - Stars and Stripes

The conservative supreme court justices behind the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act - apple.news/ATbWu0Ox9Rzy...

Democrats press Hegseth about force protection measures in Persian Gulf bases www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...

Democrats: there go the midterms www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04... via @NYTimes