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as noted yesterday, Trump has now come around to treating an Iranian toll system covering the Strait of Hormuz as a given. Hard to overstate the level of strategic failure. US started the war purely as a war of choice and ends up dramatically empowering Iran and given the Iranian govt big wins.

Bill Grueskin@bgrueskin.bsky.social · 6h ago

Reuters: Iran wants fees of 5%-7% of the price of cargo from ships using the strait; Oman wants 3%. "Making fees voluntary, at least nominally, could be a way out of the impasse, although an implied threat of Iranian attacks could mean shippers would be ​unlikely to risk transit without paying."

Senator Ron Wyden released a report saying that 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had interviewed him in March for a story examining how major banks handled Jeffrey Epstein’s accounts. The report alleges that the story was suppressed by Bari Weiss, who now leads CBS News.

A paramilitary group plotted to overthrow the Constitution then conducted a violent attack on America. They were convicted in court of seditious conspiracy, and jailed. Then the leader they aimed to illegally install got power and let them out, their records wiped clean. The Jan. 6 attackers won.

Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers

The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their records clean.”

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Michigan Dems should get behind El Sayed AND he should make it clear that ALL DEMS are welcome at the Dem Conference in Michigan next month. Look folks, we can all agree that Netanyahu is a monster & AIPAC is not welcome, AND we can embrace the Jewish community in our party. Divisiveness needs to go

www.reuters.com/legal/govern... ICE agents arrested a Johns Hopkins University researcher at an airport where ​she planned to board a domestic flight. Johns Hopkins said Ameaka was "a respected member" of its community ​and the school was arranging support for ​her.

US ICE detains Johns Hopkins researcher as airport arrests surge

U.S. immigration agents arrested a Johns Hopkins University researcher at an airport where ​she planned to board a domestic flight ‌as immigration arrests by President Donald Trump's administration ha...

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📌Democratic turnout in the Michigan senatorial primary was OFF THE HOOK. More than 1.5 million votes have been counted. The competitive GOP primary for governor has had but 930,000 votes counted. The Democrats are continuing to prove to be the more motivated party at the polls across America.

A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…

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Joy doesn’t always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes it shows up in a quiet cup of coffee, a shared laugh, a blooming flower, or a few peaceful minutes at sunset. Keep your heart open—you never know where you’ll find it today. 💚💛 #Jaye’sMorningLight

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