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| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
Trump & Netanyahu Huddle As Iran War Rages |
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| 5-minute read · 4 stories |
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Lead Story · Foreign Policy
TRUMP HOSTS NETANYAHU AS U.S. INTERCEPTS IRANIAN MISSILE BARRAGE
What's Happening
- President Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Tuesday for their first in-person meeting since the two launched the war against Iran.
- Hours before the meeting, U.S. Central Command said it intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles in what it called an "attempted surprise attack" on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
- A senior source traveling with Netanyahu said the leaders reaffirmed an "ironclad commitment to ensuring that Iran never has nuclear weapons," with Iran topping the agenda.
The Situation
- Trump said negotiations with Tehran should continue and that a deal would be his preference, while warning he would resume airstrikes if talks fail.
- The agenda also covered a framework for peace in Lebanon, expansion of the Abraham Accords, and Iran's reported buildout of the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site.
- The visit followed reports of personal friction between the two leaders; Trump publicly called the meeting "productive."
The Perspective
Peace through strength is not a slogan when the missiles are real. Iran's attempted strike on our troops is a reminder that Tehran respects deterrence, not sympathy, and the administration is right to keep the door to diplomacy open while making clear the military option stays on the table. An Iran that never goes nuclear is a goal Americans across the spectrum should be able to rally behind. Read the full story at Fox News |
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Election Integrity
THUNE REBUFFS TRUMP'S PUSH TO CANCEL RECESS OVER SAVE ACT
What's Happening
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) signaled he will not cancel the August recess to keep grinding on the House-passed SAVE America Act, calling the effort likely futile without the votes.
- Trump pressed Thune on Truth Social to keep the Senate in session until the bill passes or the filibuster is eliminated.
- Thune said a past White House lobbying push to nuke the filibuster drew "15 noes" from GOP senators: "the facts don't change."
The Situation
- The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID at the polls; the House passed it 218-213.
- The bill lacks the 60 votes to break a filibuster, and several Senate Republicans oppose changing the rules to force it through.
- The recess is set to begin Aug. 7, a stretch some senators view as critical campaign time before November.
The Perspective
Requiring proof of citizenship and an ID to vote is common sense that large majorities of Americans support, and the House was right to pass it. But the votes in the Senate simply aren't there, and torching the filibuster to muscle it through would be a short-term win Republicans would regret the moment they're back in the minority. Thune's caution is frustrating, yet honest about the math. Read the full story at Washington Examiner |
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The Economy
U.S. SETS NEW TARIFFS ON 60 TRADING PARTNERS AS TRUCE EXPIRES
What's Happening
- The U.S. Trade Representative announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, as prior temporary duties expired.
- Canada, Mexico, India and the U.K. face the 10% rate; Taiwan and the European Union face up to 12.5%.
- The levies are being imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the Supreme Court struck down earlier tariffs issued under emergency powers.
The Situation
- The week opened with a framework deal setting EU tariffs at 15%, while talks with China in Sweden produced no deal ahead of an Aug. 12 truce deadline.
- The June jobs report showed the economy added just 57,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate at 4.2%.
- Wage growth trailed inflation for a third straight month, adding pressure on an administration betting on trade leverage.
The Perspective
Using tariffs as leverage to pry open markets and reshore critical supply chains is a legitimate strategy, and shifting to Section 301 shows the administration is willing to work within the law the Court laid down. The honest caveat: tariffs are a tax somebody pays, and with hiring soft and wages lagging inflation, the White House needs these deals to land quickly or families will feel the squeeze first. Read the full story at NBC News |
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The Nation Mourns
WASHINGTON BIDS FAREWELL TO SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM
What's Happening
- The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died July 11 at age 71, was honored Tuesday with a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda and a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral.
- President Trump and Vice President Vance were among those who spoke; an armed forces body bearer team carried his flag-draped casket in honor of his military service.
- A second service is planned for Wednesday in Graham's native South Carolina.
The Situation
- The preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection tied to cardiovascular disease, following what his office called a "brief and sudden illness."
- Attendees included the Trump family, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and foreign leaders Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Graham served in the Senate for more than three decades after time in the House and a long career in the Air Force Reserve.
The Perspective
Whatever one thought of his politics, Lindsey Graham gave his life to public service and to a strong-defense vision of America's role in the world. That leaders from Israel and Ukraine crossed oceans to pay respects speaks to a seriousness of purpose worth honoring. Today is simply a day to be grateful for a life of service and to keep his family in our thoughts. Read the full story at Fox News |
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⚡ The Bottom Line
From a war room where missiles are being intercepted to a Senate floor where the votes just aren't there, today is a study in the gap between what leaders want and what reality allows — and Washington paused it all to bury one of its own. Strength abroad, honesty about the math at home, and respect for a life of service: that's the whole story, no spin required. That's just the truth. |
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