1. Israel Targets Iran's Police State: Israel continues striking Iran's internal security apparatus, dismantling the regime's vast police infrastructure that has long suppressed dissent. The campaign is aimed at weakening the regime's grip and creating space for internal opposition.
2. Cornyn vs. Paxton Runoff in Texas: The Texas Senate race is heading to a heated runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Rumors are growing that Donald Trump may intervene in the race, potentially offering Paxton a role in the administration to clear the path.
3. NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Bound for Turkey: NATO forces shot down an Iranian missile heading toward Turkey that appeared to target a U.S. installation. The Trump administration says the incident will not trigger NATO's Article 5 defense clause, but the escalation highlights the growing regional risk.
4. Democrats Continue Blocking Homeland Security Funding: Congressional Democrats are still refusing to reopen funding for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving TSA employees working without pay during heightened tensions with Iran. The standoff raises major questions about national security priorities.

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1. Middle East Unity Against Iran Escalates: Qatar has gone on offense against Iran, France has joined air operations in the UAE, and Europe is splitting over U.S.-Israel strategy. The regional war dynamic is shifting fast and it matters for American policy.
2. France Steps In as Britain and Spain Hesitate: French jets are intercepting Iranian drones after Tehran struck a French base. Meanwhile, Britain relents on U.S. airspace access and Spain pushes back against American operations.
3. Right-Wing Influencers and Iran: What Changed?: I break down the sudden reversal from prominent conservative voices on regime change, intervention, and Iran and why intellectual consistency still matters.
4. Supreme Court Sides With Parents Over California Schools: The Supreme Court ruled California cannot hide student gender transitions from parents, affirming parental rights and exposing what was happening inside public schools.

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1. Europe Shifts as Iran Escalates: Greece, Britain, and France have moved into defensive posture after Iranian targeting, while Spain pushes American air refuelers out amid criticism of U.S. and Israeli operations.
2. Lebanon Turns on Hezbollah: After Israel wiped out Hezbollah's regrouped leadership, Lebanon is now cracking down, declaring unauthorized weapons fire illegal and moving troops against the terror group.
3. Mississippi NIL Tax Break Controversy: The Mississippi House has passed legislation to exempt college football NIL earnings from state income tax, raising serious questions about fairness and state priorities.
4. Democrats Refuse to Fund DHS: House and Senate Democrats are holding up Department of Homeland Security funding unless changes are made to ICE and Border Patrol, even as tensions with Iran intensify.

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