It's time to walk away from this war with Iran, the US can't win. When military leadership starts asking questions like this, it means they never had a plan and are now backed into a corner.

Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran | CNN Politics

The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas.

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Is Trump using his war with Iran to manipulate the stock market? It sure looks that way - claiming new negotiations are happening before the market opens (Iran says they are not).

Wildfires are raging across the world: France, Spain, Canada, Oregon and Washington. Is it caused by bad forest management? No, it's science. As climate change causes global temperatures to rise everything is drying out, even the soil. Mix that with a summer thunderstorm & wind = recipe for fire.

Firefighters battle wildfire that destroyed homes in Spokane, Washington

High winds drove a wildfire into a Spokane neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,200 people and potentially damaging or destroying up to 15 structures, according to fire officials.

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Olympian Davey Hearn should sue the federal government for defamation of character. We all knew the charges were bogus and a pathetic attempt to misplace blame. It was an abuse of power at the highest level and an example of a crooked and evil president. Sad that 34% still approve of Trump.

I can't think of anything more unpatriotic than the misplaced rage MAGA has towards Dr. Fauci. He's being crucified for saving American lives because MAGA doesn't like the way he saved them. Maybe Trump and MAGA thought winning a Darwin Award was a good thing?

Oregon is now experiencing its worst fire fighting season since 2000 with 86 active fires. Worst in the US. Trump's FEMA not sending federal aid for these two fires isn't just wrong - he's weaponizing federal aid that hurts families and communities that have lost everything.

No strategy, no plan - just throw munitions at them until they give up. Except they haven't. I hope Americans enjoy paying more for gas - cause this pointless war has no end in sight.

Trump ‘exasperated’ on Iran as top officials can’t agree on strategy, sources say

The president erupted at some of his top national security officials during a recent meeting, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the discussion.

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Republicans pathetic and sad attempt to discredit Dr. Fauci today - because they can't accomplish anything that actually matters.

FIFA, a supposedly non-profit organization is seeking investors for its new for-profit branch (FIFA Forward). The catch? To find the investors, FIFA is partnering with Thrive Eternal run by Joshua Kushner, who is the brother of Trump's son-in-law. The corruption and grift continues.

FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup

FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.

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Trump is the domestic threat from within that the Constitution was designed to protect us from.

Billionaire new owner Tom Dundon wants the 600 million Moda Center renovation cost paid by taxpayers or he'll relocate the Blazers. He doesn't want to spend 1 dollar on it. I'm tired of being held hostage and bullied by billionaires. Let the Blazers go, use that money for something better.

Where is Mitch McConnell? Why aren't Republicans demanding that he returns to work?

Here's a better idea for Trump the so-called businessman, drop the tariffs with Canada and let the market and consumers determine the success of these products.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his government believes in the “benefits of free and fair trade,” and Canada is prepared to negotiate with the Trump administration.

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I recently visited Canada - an absolutely beautiful country. Much of it is undeveloped, rugged, and remote. When your neighbor's house is on fire a good neighbor doesn't complain about the smoke, they ask how they can help. Guess what the USA hasn't offered?

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

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Trump reduced the size of two Utah national monuments by 90%. He claims it's to give the land back to the people despite the land having cultural significance for Native Americans and dinosaur fossils. This land also has coal and uranium deposits.....hmmm.

What’s left of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante after Trump slashed the monuments’ boundaries? See the new maps.

The Grand Staircase is no longer inside Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Valley of the Gods is now outside Bears Ears. See what else changed after Trump slashed the boundaries of Utah's tw...

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Was there something important to watch on TV tonight? Nope, nothing comes to mind just another regular Thursday night.

What a freak, this is an invasion of privacy and proves nothing about a man's fitness or ability to serve.

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.

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The people in South Carolina can finally move on from having a senator serve as a loyal lap dog for Trump and MAGA. Hoping Kentucky can do that soon as well.

So things are back to where they started, now maybe worse. Trump cannot win this war and elections are coming up soon. Democrats need to capture the moment and ensure all Republicans share the blame.

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike set a container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.

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He is such a paranoid lunatic! No wonder he didn't get a Nobel Peace Prize. FIFA what were you thinking?

Senate Democrats, please demand proof of life for Mitch McConnell!

Remember when Lloyd Austin disappeared for 3 days because he had prostate surgery? Remember how angry Republicans got? Where is Mitch McConnell? It's been 3 weeks since anyone has seen him.

According to Trump the only way the US would lose is if the game was rigged. The US did lose and was just outmatched to a better and more experienced Belgium team. Congrats to Belgium, great win!

Trump Corruption Example: Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicated by a grand jury on July 2, for touching the Lincoln Memorial reflection pool. Charge: Destruction of property. Why can't a grand jury indict the ICE officers that shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti?

Trump spent years campaigning how terrible everything was and too many people listened. Problem is, he never had a plan. Now that he's President he can't even buy success. His 250th state fair celebration in DC is a joke and everyone who looks at the Reflecting Pool becomes a suspected vandal.

Trump 2.0 will go down as the most corrupt administration. Knowing that, what disappoints me the most is that the most powerful nation on earth cannot find a way to hold him accountable and remove him from office. Why do we need all these laws if we refuse to use them when it matters?

I can't figure out the 30% of people that still support Trump. WTF is wrong with you? I can't even imagine how paranoid and delusional everyday must be for you.

International World Cup fans have been greeted by friendly Americans in every city. The viral social media posts of fans enjoying the USA is the great behind-the-scenes story of this World Cup.

Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America

After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.

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Question: How is Trump's amazing peace agreement with Iran going? Answer: About as good as the clarity of the water in the reflection pool. -Total shit

Trump is such a loser, his peace agreement can't even provide one day of peace in the Middle East.