Trump, not Iran, is the greatest danger as US bombing returns in endless war
Simon Tisdall argues Washington’s objectives are shrinking while civilian strikes harden resistance and widen economic fallout.

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Simon Tisdall argues Washington’s objectives are shrinking while civilian strikes harden resistance and widen economic fallout.
The U.S. ambassador to Rome is physically away as the Trump-Meloni strain tests diplomacy with real consequences for markets.
Rodriguez ended her run Friday over campaign finance errors, and Crowley signals a return to the Democratic primary.
A California law tied to property-damage crashes means officers, prosecutors, and family reputations all get pulled in.
Multiple U.S. service members were reportedly hurt when bases were struck in Jordan this week, with no fatalities reported.
A pro-Israel group may be enforcing an electoral loyalty test with real money and real access.
A CNN review of declassified documents found mostly familiar claims, while Trump pushed DHS and the “Save America Act.”
In Thursday’s White House address, Trump cited vulnerabilities and China-linked interference warnings, without proving past election fraud.
In a 53-second takedown, California’s governor argues Trump is laying groundwork for election interference.
The president picks Senator Darline Graham as the heir to Lindsey Graham, reshaping a race that was getting crowded.
ProPublica reports State Department officials tried bypassing open competition to fund political causes in wealthy democracies.
A new UNHCR support centre in Ethiopia starts giving refugees free legal advice and protection, changing how cases move.