Laura Rozen

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What is Trump doing on Iran?

“My best guess is that this is a short-term ploy aimed at kick-starting progress on negotiations … I don’t see a feasible pathway towards military victory,” former Trump Iran negotiator Nate Swanson.

New: Trump ‘stuck’ in Iran war stalemate

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Trump ‘stuck’ in Iran war doom loop

“Trump appears to be stuck,” Eurasia Grp’s Gregory Brew. “While this pace of operations is manageable, it likely won’t be decisive. Iran can absorb US strikes without shifting its position on Strait.”

Got some red white and blue going on here

The view of DC from a tote bag at Politics & Prose

Me: Do you want a raincoat?

16yo, running out door: No.

Me: Do you want an umbrella?

16yo: No. (door slams)

New: Vance warns U.S. strikes will continue if Iran targets ships in Strait

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Vance warns U.S. strikes will continue if Iran targets ships in Strait

“The Strait of Hormuz is going to be open…If they try to close it down, there’s going to be a response from the American military. It’s just going to keep on happening until they open up that lane.”

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More here. Outside the General Services Administration

Can see why the Odyssey is a blockbuster, but just find all the action ordeals they will have to go through tedious, walked out an hour in.

the spelling 🐝 is ridiculous today.
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I got Queen Bee!

How many words can you make with 7 letters?

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Living in Washington, D.C., one could be inclined to let Donald Trump spoil the official 250th anniversary of the United States celebrations and 4th of July holidays, as he spoils much of what he seiz...

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I got Queen Bee!

How many words can you make with 7 letters?

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I know i know, felt had to see it and knew it was not the movie I wanted to see

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Agree.

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ok on umbrella