The debt limit, the origins of the X Date, and why it all matters
Note: A version of this episode first ran in 2023. Every year, the U.S. government spends more money than it…
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Lessons from Iraq, as Trump teases attacks on Iran
In 2003, the U.S. launched a war in Iraq based on what turned out to be bad intelligence about weapons…
The U.S. could use ‘bunker buster’ bombs in Iran. Here’s what to know about them
Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordo, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs…
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline included a service that provided specialized suicide prevention support by phone and text…
Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict
Many of President Trump’s nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead…