Iran War fueled by not-so-ancient prophecy

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Iran war could help Russia, Zelenskyy warns
Ukrainian leader cites higher oil prices and U.S. distraction as risks to ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Read more.
FCC warns broadcasters over Iran War coverage
Trump and FCC attack networks' Iran war coverage, critics warn of chilling effect on press freedom. Read more.
“Raising money over the bodies”: Buttigieg accuses Trump of using dead soldiers as prop
The former Cabinet official said that Trump was "unfit" to lead. Read more.
“What are we doing?”: “Saturday Night Live” gets Tucker Carlson’s take on the Oscars
Jeremy Culhane played the former Fox News host as a constantly confused cinephile. Read more.
Trump ally out as Kennedy Center president
Ric Grenell’s exit comes after boycotts, artist backlash and a bitter fight over politics at the iconic arts venue. Read more.

Religious leaders warn that apocalyptic beliefs might outweigh the nuclear taboo. Read more.

With Iran war, reality doesn't matter to Trump

The war will end when Trump feels it in his bones. In the meantime, he says everything is fine

Trump's troubled plan for some homeless vets

Advocates warn that the program could erode homeless veterans' trust in the VA

Why the Iran war was inevitable

There were many reasons behind Trump's decision to attack — but none of them were about US national security

Trump's Strait of Hormuz problem

Oil prices surge as the Trump administration shows no clear plan for the world’s most critical shipping lane

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