“Trump wants a deal that makes him look better than Obama or a total conquest of Iran. And absent that, he just wants a few minutes or a few hours of some good press,” says Chris Hayes. “Whatever makes the headlines good.”
"Pressure alone doesn't necessarily produce capitulation."
Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social (Ret.) tells Ben Parker that yes, the U.S. could target and invade Kharg Island. But Saddam tried for years to break Iran that way, and failed to get the strategic result he wanted.
the little known burgh of los angeles finally getting its shot
Chris Hayes: Trump and Musk took a chainsaw to the obscure government programs that kept flesh-eating screwworms away from American farms. And now that failure could hit farmers, ranchers, and your grocery bill.
This is like trump/musk/doge firing the nuclear weapons inspectors then figuring out that maybe they played a vital role after all. Such incompetence. Truly stunning.
SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Almost.
All In with Chris Hayes
Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 55 people dead with 31 others still missing.
Most people think Democrats will take the House in 2026, but Trump’s dismal economic policies, forever wars and draconian policies could make the victory truly historic
Plus-Dems have real opportunities to pick up Senate seats in North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Texas-and even Iowa
We. Can. Stop. Him.
Trump Phone Is a Gold-Painted Two-Year Old Phone
https://politicalwire.com/2026/06/11/trump-phone-is-a-gold-painted-two-year-old-phone/
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Important: New internal polling by Dems finds majorities of working class in some pretty red House districts blame Trump/GOP for their economic struggles. This is why Dems are contesting tough seats. Good to see they're expanding the map.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2116...
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Some new research on working-class voters makes it clear. They’re furious at Trump—and they want a message from Democrats that pledges specific action.
