U.S. forces are due out of Iraq by Sept. 30. We read the 2024 U.S.-Iraq statement that set the date. It never promised a U.S. exit. How the exit happened.
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Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded PSAs and the GAO’s Propaganda Ban
Three government-paid Trump ads aired in five days. Who paid and how much is unconfirmed. What GAO’s past propaganda rulings say about ads like these.
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NARA Survey: 110 Agencies Held FOIA Records Past Disposal Date
A new National Archives survey shows 110 federal agencies held FOIA-requested records past their approved disposal date. AI use rose to 1 in 5 agencies.
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The Xi–Trump Washington Summit: What Was Agreed, and What Wasn’t
Sep 26, 2026 At a glance Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington (Sept. 23–25, 2026) ended with an eight-point consensus: […]
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SpaceX Launches Classified USSF-385 Mission for Space Force
SpaceX launched the classified USSF-385 mission for the Space Force from Vandenberg. What’s confirmed, what’s only assessed, and what’s still unknown.
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Iran’s 7-Day Offer, Trump’s No, And What Each Side Wants
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days if the U.S. met its terms. Trump said no. What each side wants, and what is still unconfirmed.
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Executive Brief: Whats Really Driving Diesel Prices
A short read on why U.S. diesel sits near its $6.53 record while crude is cheaper than in April: the refining gap, what’s behind it, and who is paying.
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Xi Tells Trump the ‘Thucydides Trap’ Can Be Overcome
At the White House, Xi Jinping laid out terms to avoid a US-China conflict as Treasury said the tariff truce now runs to Jan. 10. What each leader said.
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FISA Court Opinion Still Secret After Declassification Deadline
A March 2026 FISA court opinion on Section 702 filtering tools is still classified after the 180-day review limit in federal law appears to have lapsed.