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U.S. Promises Action After Helicopter Incident In Hormuz
According to Trump, the attack requires a U.S. response, signaling renewed tensions in the strategically important waterway
How China Is Expanding Its Strategic Partnership With Kim Jong Un
During talks in Pyongyang, Xi called for expanded collaboration in trade, agriculture, technology, healthcare and security affairs
ICC Oversight Body Moves Forward With Case Against Prosecutor
According to the report, the U.N. investigation found evidence of alleged nonconsensual sexual contact involving a female aide
US Military Investigates Apache Helicopter Incident Off Oman
The military stated that the helicopter crashed while operating in regional waters and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause
Why Was A Somali Referee Denied Entry To The US For The World Cup
U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not disclose the specific reasons for the decision
The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country
Cost of living leads Americans' concerns by a wide margin, with the U.S.-Iran conflict now in the top three.
The Home Front
Xi staged a year of pressure on Japan for an audience at home, and lost the one abroad
The Boxed-In Giant
On the map that decides a war over Taiwan, China is the trapped one, and Xi tightened the trap himself
Geoeconomic Risk Just Hit Its Highest Level In 25 Years
TIPP's new Geoeconomic Risk Index debuts at 92 out of 100, surpassing the peak it set when Russia invaded Ukraine, and driven this time by one force above all: trade policy.
Introducing The TIPP Geoeconomic Risk Index
A monthly gauge of the geopolitical, trade, and supply-chain pressures bearing on the world economy, built on Federal Reserve data and 25 years of TIPP polling, and validated against every major crisis since 2001.
Treasury Turns Its Sanctions Fire On Iran's Crypto Rails
OFAC blacklists Tehran-linked digital-asset exchanges as the "Economic Fury" campaign widens to fintech.
Tehran Tries To Put A Price On The Strait of Hormuz
Iran signals it will reopen the chokepoint only on its own terms, including a transit fee, keeping a risk premium under oil.
The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country
Cost of living leads Americans' concerns by a wide margin, with the U.S.-Iran conflict now in the top three.
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
Inside The Wire
Americans want China out of the land, the supply chain, and the phone. The agreement is broad, and it is defensive.
Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine’s General Staff said it had struck the Saratov oil refinery on the Volga River, causing a large fire
IRGC Launches Retaliatory Strike On U.S. Base Following Bandar Abbas Operation
As reported by CNN, the exchange follows a U.S. operation near the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Control Station After Drone Attack On Commercial Ship
According to reports from CBS News and CNN, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones operating near the Strait of Hormuz
Russia Starting To Lose Ground In Ukraine
Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks
Working Through College No Longer Works Like It Once Did
The gap between wages and higher education costs has widened sharply since 1970, raising fresh questions about affordability and student debt.
Many Degrees Aren’t Leading To Degree-Level Jobs
Criminal justice, performing arts, and liberal arts rank among the most underemployed majors, underscoring growing concerns about college ROI
Why Did The House Panel Interview Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Assistant
Lesley Groff worked for Epstein for nearly two decades and played a key role in coordinating his meetings and managing his schedule
Trump Family Profits While Crypto Firm Struggles To Survive, Report Says
Critics have called for regulatory scrutiny, though there is no evidence presented that the Trump family or others improperly benefited
High-Stakes Primaries Shape Key Senate And Governor Races
The most closely followed contest is Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, where Graham Platner is seeking the nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November
Nithya Raman Advances To Los Angeles Mayoral Runoff
With more than 92% of ballots counted, Raman captured over 28% of the vote, ensuring her place in the runoff.
What’s Driving The Sharp Rebound In The US Housing Market
According to data from the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales increased 3.2% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units
Geoeconomic Risk Just Hit Its Highest Level In 25 Years
TIPP's new Geoeconomic Risk Index debuts at 92 out of 100, surpassing the peak it set when Russia invaded Ukraine, and driven this time by one force above all: trade policy.
Introducing The TIPP Geoeconomic Risk Index
A monthly gauge of the geopolitical, trade, and supply-chain pressures bearing on the world economy, built on Federal Reserve data and 25 years of TIPP polling, and validated against every major crisis since 2001.
The Affordability Crisis Is A Sovereign Debt Problem
The affordability crisis in housing, healthcare, and education is not a market failure
No Deadline. Endless Counting. No Trust.
Nine justices face a simple question: when does it end?
Trump Says Nothing — And Means Everything
Conflicting signals on the Iran war may be a deliberate strategy of strategic ambiguity.
Editors’ Picks
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
The Blueprint
Trump has asked the Middle East to sign a single sweeping settlement with Israel, and one day perhaps with Iran. The structure he describes could take years to build, if it rises at all. But someone has finally drawn it.
The American Kill Line
The viral Chinese meme that explains everything wrong with Beijing's reading of America.