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Iran reportedly drops more mines in Strait of Hormuz — as US moves more minesweepers into the region
The US is ramping up its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz — after US officials reportedly found that Iran had dropped more mines in the narrow oil chokepoint, which has been effectively shut down for weeks. “Our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday. “I
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The mystery of two CIA agents’ deaths in Mexico — and what it reveals about America’s shadow war
MEXICO CITY — It started out as a well-planned law enforcement operation that culminated in the successful takedown of an illicit drug laboratory deep in the mountains of Mexico’s northern Chihuahua state. But last weekend’s raid has now become a flash point inflaming U.S.-Mexico tensions as officials on both sides of the border struggle to explain how
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James Carville confronts Trump with basic history lesson
Democratic strategist James Carville responded to President Donald Trump’s attack on his proposals Tuesday on his podcast. First, he hit Trump with a basic history lesson, then challenged him to an in-person debate. “Wacko James Carville, a so-called Democrat ‘strategist,’ wants the Democrats to make D.C. and Puerto Rico States and, most importantly, pack the
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SoCal man rented cars to thieves for a share of their stolen goods, federal prosecutors say
A Canyon Country man has pleaded guilty to participating in a widespread “crime tourism” theft ring responsible for millions of dollars in losses across the United States. Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries,
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Ex-ICE official running for Congress accused of having abusive relationship with staffer
A former deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under Trump now running for Congress, is facing accusations of a controlling, abusive relationship with subordinates. The Daily Mail broke the story on Thursday, reporting that Madison Sheahan, who is now running for the ninth congressional district in Ohio, had a controlling, “toxic” relationship with a
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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are engaged after 8 months of dating: ‘He is completely smitten’
Following internet-breaking images of Zoë Kravitz sporting a ring on that finger, a source tells Page Six the “High Fidelity” actress and pop superstar Harry Styles are engaged. “He is completely smitten,” says the insider. “He would jump off a cliff for her.” Meanwhile, we’re told Kravitz “is on cloud nine.” Harry Styles and Zoë
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Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising ‘financial misconduct’ concerns
A former executive at Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, is suing the company, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated after he raised concerns about alleged financial misconduct and improper accounting practices. Nicholas Rumanes alleges he was “fraudulently induced” in 2022 to leave a lucrative position as head of strategic development at a
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Fed-up GOP lawmaker hurls his own party under the bus: ‘Lord Jesus couldn’t lead this’
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) lashed out at the dysfunction of his own party caucus in conversation with reporters on Thursday, as his party prepares for a string of critical votes on national security and funding. Nehls, a far-right lawmaker from the Houston area with a history of controversies, has already decided against running for re-election
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Hands up! Head for these alternative athletic destinations during the World Cup
Don’t let the shin guard and cleats mafia scare you into believing soccer is everything. FIFA may’ve gifted our president a Peace Prize before it takes over our entire shared continent for this year’s World Cup (11 cities in the US alone!). But if we’re being honest, America will always prefer sports that are pro-hand.
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Seriously, Tucker Carlson? Come On
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Pity poor Tucker Carlson. Watching Donald Trump’s war in Iran—which Carlson has branded “the single biggest mistake” by a