Plus: Trump scraps Jay Clayton’s intelligence nomination, the U.S. and Iran formally sign their peace deal, and Scots drink Boston dry.

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Plus: Trump scraps Jay Clayton’s intelligence nomination, the U.S. and Iran formally sign their peace deal, and Scots drink Boston dry.

You’re reading The Morning Dispatch, our flagship daily newsletter explaining all the news you need to know today in fewer than 15 minutes. To unlock the full version, become a Dispatch member today. Happy Thursday! A study found that stolen french fries taste up to 39.3 percent better than legitimately obtained ones. $\"\"$ Evan Spear Evan Spear is a Morning Dispatch Reporter, based in Washington D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2026, he graduated from the University of Chicago with degrees in history and political science. He has previously interned at The Dispatch and CNN. When not writing for The Morning Dispatch, he is probably playing golf, reading a book, or trying (and failing) to find a place to swim. $\"\"$ Surya Gowda Surya Gowda is a Morning Dispatch Reporter, based in New York City. Before joining the company in 2026, she worked at USA Today and the political economy publication ProMarket. When Surya isn't writing for The Morning Dispatch, she's probably experimenting with watercolor paints or trying out a creative makeup look. $\"\"$ Ross Anderson Ross Anderson is the Editor of The Morning Dispatch, based in London. Prior to joining the company in 2025, he was an editor at The Spectator, columnist at The New York Sun, and a Tablet fellow. When Ross isn’t working on TMD, he’s probably trying out new tech, lifting weights, or hanging out with his cat, Teddy.

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