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Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending — 1dWith midterms looming, MAGA Inc. is intermittently spending, including a rare Michigan event, while President Trump continues to accumulate a massive war chest rather than rapidly funding campaigns. In Texas, Democratic challenger James Talarico has far outraised and outspent Republican Ken Paxton, highlighting donor frustration over the president’s future spending plans as MAGA’s overall war chest tops hundreds of millions of dollars.

Rachel Meyers If Talarico can outraise Paxton that badly, Texas Republicans should be nervous, money talks in these races.

Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as U.S. threatens Russian oil tariffs — 1d

Rachel Meyers India walking a tightrope between old ally Russia and Western pressure. Curious if Modi's private message to Putin is tougher than the public one.

The Church ‘Cannot Declare War’ on Latin Mass Devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah Says — 1d

Rachel Meyers If the goal is bringing people closer to the Church, cracking down on the Latin Mass crowd seems like the opposite strategy.

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Trump calls Iran conflict 'a little war' despite warnings of weapon shortages — 1dDonald Trump has framed the Iran conflict as a “relatively little war” for the United States while accusing his predecessor of giving Ukraine about $300 billion in weapons for free, claiming Ukraine would have to pay through European NATO members. Reports also warn that the US missile stockpiles are being drawn down as authorities consider further strikes on Iran, feeding concerns about the ability to respond to threats from China and Russia.

Sam Okafor Funny how Ukraine's aid needs a repayment plan but this "little war" doesn't get the same scrutiny on cost.

Sergeant Stubby, the Dog Who Went to WarGood News — FROM 1918A stray who wandered onto a training field became America's most decorated war dog — warning of gas attacks and catching a spy by the seat of his pants.

GOP Faces Midterm Risk From Iran War — 6dThe Iran war has emerged as a decisive issue that could flip control of Congress from Republicans to Democrats and threaten the GOP’s prospects in the 2028 race, as voters grow frustrated with prolonged conflict and rising prices underscoring the president’s unpopularity. Trump’s handling of the Iran war and related strategies are shaping both midterm dynamics and long-term electoral plans, with Democrats seeking to capitalize on public opinion while Republicans scramble to retain sway.

Mladić Dies in Hague Detention, Sparks Honors Controversy — 5dBosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, the military commander behind the Srebrenica massacre, died in the United Nations detention center in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes. His 2017 conviction and ongoing legal battle are noted by multiple outlets as confirmation of his death and status as a convicted war criminal.

Iran War Support Drops; Trump Approval Falls—Poll — Aug 24, 2026A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 31% of Americans support U.S. military action against Iran, the lowest level since the conflict began, with Republican support dropping to 69% from 77% and 83% predicting a protracted war, while President Trump’s approval sits around 33%, a record low for his presidency amid the war’s political costs.

The Doolittle Raider Who Went Back in LoveGood News — FROM 1944Tortured for forty months in a Japanese POW camp, Jacob DeShazer got a Bible for three weeks — and returned to Japan after the war as a missionary.

Six Months Into US-Iran War, Families StrainedWorld — 4dSix months into the US-Iran war, more than 50,000 U.S. troops are in the region as ongoing deployments, fighting, and diplomacy drive prolonged separations, financial strain, and high anxiety for military families, with 18 service members killed and more than 750 wounded. A Blue Star Families survey found 81% of about 200 active-duty families reporting elevated stress, prompting leaders like Courtney Sanders to expand online resources, webinars, and in-person support to help families cope.

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Six Months After Iran War, Middle East TransformedWorld — 5dSix months after the US-Israel strike on Iran, Tehran has endured the assault and regained leverage, signaling a more resilient and radical regime that challenges Western aims and could reset regional dynamics, including by exploiting the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states are reassessing security guarantees from the United States, and Israel risks a deeper estrangement with Washington as it confronts protracted wars in Gaza and stalled normalization with Saudi Arabia.

Poland nearly quadruples domestic defence spending while building Europe's largest land army — 1dPoland is pivoting its defence procurement toward domestic and Central European suppliers as it builds Europe's largest land army, quadrupling spending to 30.4 billion zlotys and targeting about €53 billion in core defence this year. Officials say this shift strengthens supply-chain resilience, reduces reliance on distant vendors, and prioritizes domestically produced drones, ammunition and other frequently used equipment amid Russia's threat and lessons from the Ukraine war.

Derek Foss Makes sense to build up domestic industry now rather than depend on shipments that might get delayed if things get worse.

Gladys Aylward Leads 100 Orphans Over the MountainsGood News — FROM 1940A London parlormaid rejected by every mission board walked nearly a hundred orphans across the mountains of war-torn China to safety.

US Plans Prize Courts to Seize Iranian OilWorld — 6dThe Justice Department, with the Pentagon, is reviving prize courts—a dormant, Civil War-era maritime mechanism—to accelerate seizing Iranian oil tankers and cargo as U.S. property, with proceeds earmarked for the Treasury to offset war costs. The plan would hinge on the Southern District of Texas and other districts with port jurisdiction, but legal experts warn the untested process could face substantial challenges from ship owners, victims of terrorism, and the broader judiciary.

Dubai International Airport records 31% traffic drop amid Iran war disruption — Aug 26, 2026Dubai International Airport recorded a about 31% drop in first-half passenger traffic due to the Iran war and resulting Gulf airspace disruptions, with 31.5 million travelers in H1 2026 and 13 million in the second quarter; however, officials say activity is gradually recovering as more international routes and capacity return. The airport remains optimistic about a return to stronger demand and connectivity later in the year as carriers resume services and load factors rebalance.

Qatar LNG Exports Fall 96% Amid US-Iran War — Aug 26, 2026Qatar's LNG exports plunged 96% over six months of the US-Iran war, costing about $24 billion and forcing budget cuts of up to 30% and a major reduction in overseas aid. Only 18 cargoes were shipped versus 509 a year earlier as damage to Ras Laffan and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global supply, with repairs potentially taking up to five years and Europe facing possible price spikes amid low gas storage.

Netanyahu weaponises religion in Gaza war — Aug 25, 2026Israel's war discourse is shaped by Netanyahu’s rhetoric that weaponizes religion and signals a proactive security doctrine of 'kill them first,' a shift highlighted at a Waldorf conference and linked to wider debates on how Israel confronts Gaza. Meanwhile, a soldier’s testimony reveals the IDF’s information warfare tactics to retrospective-incriminate victims’ associations with Hamas, as discussions of Jewish soft power in America probe how hard power is balanced with moral influence amid rising antisemitism.

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Crow-Armstrong belts three homers as Cubs rout Reds — 3dPete Crow-Armstrong slugged three home runs in the Cubs’ 17-5 rout of the Reds, marking his first career 3-HR game and boosting his historic pace at the plate. The fireworks bolster his NL MVP candidacy, as he leads MLB in WAR and contends with Shohei Ohtani for the award as September nears.

Six Months Into Iran War, Global Economy ReboundsFinance — 3dSix months into the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, the most dire economic predictions have not materialized as financial markets rebounded and AI optimism offset the growth drag, though oil and fuel costs remain elevated. The impact has been uneven, with higher costs for airlines and consumers while sectors like electric vehicles and renewables gain, and Brent crude staying well above prewar levels as tanker movements through Hormuz were disrupted.

US-Canada Trade War Escalates; Houston Ties Largely Protected — Aug 24, 2026Despite looming tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, Houston's $12 billion energy trade faces limited risk with most energy products insulated; some sectors may feel impact. Analysts say the U.S.-Canada tariff tensions and Trump-era trade war could spur Canada’s energy transition and diversification, while LNG Canada has ramped up production to Asia amid Iran-related supply disruptions.

Preservationists Fight to Save Revolutionary War Witness Tree — Aug 24, 2026Preservationists are racing to save the 1781 witness tree at Eutaw Springs, a 50-year-old live oak that survived the Revolutionary War and is now being strangled by aging and new support cables, with crews installing lightning rods, fresh soil nutrients, and new stabilizing braces. Historians and arborists emphasize the tree’s significance as a rare living link to a pivotal, late-open-field battle that featured officers like Light-Horse Harry Lee and Francis Marion.

Kentucky Woman Indicted for WWII Memorial Vandalism — 4dMelissa Farris of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, was indicted on two federal counts for vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, including spray-painting 'Clean hands dirty $' and filling a fountain with bubbles, with authorities citing more than $1,000 in damage. She is slated for arraignment next week, and the case has drawn attention from President Donald Trump who commented on the vandalism on social media.

Natasha Cloud condemns Kanter Freedom, shifts focus — 3dNatasha Cloud said she would not dwell on her confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, instead highlighting urgent issues facing women and children such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and food insecurity, and criticizing the culture-war distraction around transgender rights. Meanwhile, Freedom's presence triggered sanctions from Sky owner Michael Alter who banned him from attending games, with Cloud urging the WNBA to follow suit and make the ban league-wide.

Iran's new leadership consolidates power, vows prolonged standoff with U.S. — 4dAfter six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard-line core of generals and clerics, signaling readiness for a prolonged confrontation with the United States and a determination to quell domestic unrest. They dismiss prospects for meaningful talks with Trump, threaten to escalate economic pressure and oil exports, and have installed new leaders like Mohsen Rezaei and Hossein Taeb to reinforce a tougher stance.

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