Donald Trump is stuck in “no man’s land” on Iran—he doesn't want to commit to war, but he's also unwilling to make the concessions needed for a deal.
So instead, it’s delay after delay—“two weeks, two weeks”—as the crisis grows more dangerous.
Chess vs tic-tac-toe
Iranian source: “In light of Trump's statements about holding negotiations and inconsistency with what is actually happening between Iran and the U.S., we believe we’re facing a deception by the enemy and we’re on the verge of a new round of escalation.”-Al Jazeera
and where Secretary Rubio?
I suspect as far away from a failed strategy as he can.
I had not realized the US blockade was stopping vessels beyond ones originating from Iran.
That is awful
Trump's war in Iran will trigger mass starvation across the planet, but this is something most US media are unwilling to report or discuss. if the blockage continues until mid-year, an extra 45m lives will be at risk, on top of the more than 300m people who already struggle to feed themselves
On which type of market was this trade done on?
If this was done on an equity market it is illegal. However, it is perfectly legal in the derivatives market. Futures markets trade on insider information and presume unequal availability of information.
FYI, Polymarket is a derivatives market
Iran committed a "total violation of our ceasefire agreement" in the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, President Trump said.
unfortunately not at all illegal. Polymarket is just risking it’s credibility by allowing the corrupt wagers fleecing retail customers. But, the wagers are legal.
BREAKING: Iran's military said it has reimposed "strict control" over the Strait of Hormuz, citing a continued U.S. naval blockade.
"A large number of Cubans are being held at the Everglades facility. 'Predominantly, the population are Cubans whose families voted for or supported Trump, and they’re pissed,' immigration activist Thomas Kennedy said." Insult to injury. @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social:
After facing a series of setbacks in its legal battle to try to seize sensitive voter data from multiple states throughout the country, the DOJ is asking courts in 13 states for permission for a redo.
ridiculous assertion
Fog is a vital water resource. Could it disappear in a warming world?
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The public should be 'reassured' that ministers are making contingency plans for the impact of the Iran war, the Business Secretary has said following a leak suggesting the worst-case scenario could see food shortages
Police scrambled to evacuate the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo’s older brother after a bomb threat was called in.
Ten thousand years ago, human evolution went into overdrive Ancient DNA reveals “massive” genetic shifts tied to rise of farming, wheels, and metal tools
The adoption of farming and herding kicked off an era of profound cultural change that’s reflected in the human genome.
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Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville says the GOP doesn’t deserve to stay in control of the Senate.
Harry Enten joins OutFront to break down the odds of Republicans holding onto the Senate.
Here’s the thing—especially on April 15: cutting the IRS isn't some abstract budget trim. It's a tax cut delivered through weaker enforcement. And it mostly goes to people with the most scope to hide income.
Mitt Romney looks back at his signature healthcare policy, and what a different political world we live in now:
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders Supreme CourtJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders “scratch-pap... .
President Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he stays on the board after his leadership term expires — but also championed the federal investigation that could sideline his own pick for the job.
Trump's blanket pardon plan has a loophole — and there's nothing he can do about it President Donald Trump has had no qualms about abusing his pardon authority during his second term, reportedly promising preemptive pardons to anyone close to him before he leaves office, but there are still legal av
“He posted an image of him looking like Jesus… the Pope spoke out against the war and said I’m not afraid of Trump… What’s going on??”
🔥PELOSI: “You’d have to ask a psychiatrist.”
(H/T @calltoactivism.bsky.social )
China's diversification to alternate energy sources has given it the winning edge in the Gulf conflict, and Trump and his inner circle are so blindered by the fossil fuels industry that they don't even understand what's going on. Chinese companies dominate the manufacturing of nearly every component
Every Democrat since Reagan has DECREASED the deficit.
Every Republican since Reagan has INCREASED it.
Without fail. Every single time.
Kaine: "You don't sucker punch somebody in a bar and then blame your buddies when they don't join the fight with you. If the president wanted the support of allies, he should've respected them instead of putting tariffs on their economies and trash talking them."
