America Is Officially an Empire in Decline
President Trump has overextended the empire dangerously.
Source: New York Times Iran ▾
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Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable
The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.
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How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson
“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.
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Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
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Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.
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Why Iran’s Nuclear Arsenal Is at the Center of Negotiations
Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium is one of the big issues in negotiating an end to the war. Our national security reporter, David Sanger, explains why.
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Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War
In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.
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After 60 Days, Republican Patience for the Iran War Is Wearing Thin
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.
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Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High
The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped more than 2 percent a day after it rose above $120 a barrel in volatile trading.
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Iran Sends New Proposal for Peace Talks with U.S., State Media Says
The details of the latest plan were unclear. President Trump had expressed dissatisfaction over a previous Iranian proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World’s Energy Gap
American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.
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The 60-Day Deadline for the War in Iran, and an End to the D.H.S. Shutdown
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
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As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
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This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness
“Animal spirits” and American presidents.
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Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace
The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.
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India Is Prototyping a Dangerous New Model of Web Censorship
The Modi administration’s systematic throttling of free speech sets a dangerous precedent for the world.
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Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
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Hegseth Spars With Senate Democrats Over War in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, facing sharp criticism from Democrats over his handling of the war in Iran and its growing costs.
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Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.