Politics

The war in Iran will last at least a few more weeks

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Why Republicans are hoping for midterm help from a star-spangled summer

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets, where we are looking ahead to a big summer wrapped in the Stars and Stripes. Also, we were at the Trump-Kennedy Center last night for a reception and dance performance ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit today (and a reminder that even the best-laid plans can get upended by the weather), and we report on a bit of a situation for betting website Polymarket.

Trump jokes he didn't tell Japan about Iran strikes because of Pearl Harbor

President Donald Trump claimed he did not tell Japan and other U.S. allies about the joint operation to launch strikes against Iran because he wanted the element of surprise akin to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

FBI investigating Joe Kent for allegedly improperly sharing classified information

The FBI revealed that Joe Kent, the former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, is under investigation for his alleged role in improperly sharing classified information, according to reports. The revelation of the FBI investigation came a day after Kent resigned from his position in protest of the current joint U.S. military operations with Israel against Iran.

Old Dominion attack the result of multiple layers of policy madness

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

CFTC and MLB enter sports prediction market in signed agreement

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Major League Baseball signed an agreement on Thursday that allows both parties to enter the sports prediction market space.