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The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
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8/8/2026 9:59 AM
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| The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say. |
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Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz
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8/8/2026 9:12 AM
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| The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions. |
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Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
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8/8/2026 7:57 AM
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| While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight. |
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In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
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8/8/2026 9:28 AM
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| Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department. |
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Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms
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8/8/2026 1:04 AM
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| The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections. |
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Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain
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8/8/2026 6:22 AM
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| The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations. |
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Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio
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8/8/2026 2:02 AM
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| Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid. |
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Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.
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8/8/2026 2:02 AM
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| Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol. |
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Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat
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8/8/2026 7:16 AM
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| Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside. |
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As Ukraine Strikes Wildberries, Russia’s Richest Businesswoman Faces Her Biggest Test Yet
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8/7/2026 9:01 PM
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| As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet. |
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What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
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8/7/2026 9:01 PM
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| Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business. |
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Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.
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8/8/2026 2:15 AM
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| The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas. |
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Who Is My Enemy? I’m No Longer Sure.
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8/8/2026 4:27 AM
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| Where does the side of the angels really lie? |
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Hello, Democrats? Are You Listening?
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8/8/2026 4:22 AM
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| Michigan presents as much a warning as it does an opportunity. |
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Edge of Your Seat
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8/8/2026 3:19 AM
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| A superfan of thrillers recommends some of her favorites. |
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New Amazon Data Center Stokes Worry It Would Be the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
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8/8/2026 11:17 AM
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| The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments. |