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Trump Is Remaking the World Map. What Could Go Wrong?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/opinion/trump-world-map-borders-countries.html

Opinion | Trump Is Remaking the World Map. What Could Go Wrong?

A system of fuzzy borders, in which powerful states treat territory as negotiable and sovereignty as conditional, is not a viable alternative to the liberal world order.

The New York Times

NYT > Opinion 3d ago

Yuval Noah Harari on the Mistake Strongmen Keep Making

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-yuval-noah-harari.html

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Opinion | Yuval Noah Harari on Donald Trump’s Core Delusion

The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.

The New York Times

Fast Company 4d ago

U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is 'largely negotiated', Trump says. Here's what to know

https://www.fastcompany.com/91547931/u-s-iran-deal-end-war-largely-negotiated-trump-says-heres-what-know

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U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is ‘largely negotiated', Trump says. Here's what to know

Trump commented following calls with Middle East allies, but it's not yet clear when or how the deal might be finalized.

Fast Company

JB 5d ago

I can't even watch U.S. political shows anymore, like Face the Nation,Meet the Press, Velshi, Smerconish etc WHY? The whole system seems so illegitimate, so bush league #Politics #News #WorldAffairs

NYT > U.S.May 14

House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/us/politics/war-powers-vote-house-trump-iran.html

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House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict

But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

The New York Times

Up First May 8

US and Iran Trade Fire, Tennessee Redistricting, US Boat Strikes In Caribbean

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/08/nx-s1-5815876/us-and-iran-trade-fire-tennessee-redistricting-us-boat-strikes-in-caribbean

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NYT > U.S.May 6

Trump's Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/politics/trump-rubio-iran-war.html

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Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync

The administration’s latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.

The New York Times

NYT > Home Page May 6

President Trump's Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-iran-white-house-ballroom.html

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President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal

Plus, a visit to the “Gates to Hell.”

The New York Times

NYT > U.S.Apr 30

Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/hegseth-iran-cease-fire-congress.html

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Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval

The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight.

The New York Times

NYT > U.S.Apr 29

Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany as He Lashes Out at Merz

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/politics/trump-germany-us-troops.html

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Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany as He Lashes Out at Chancellor

The comments came after the German chancellor said that Iran has “humiliated” the United States.

The New York Times