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Iran War 'Very Complete, Pretty Much'

James Joyner · 24 comments

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

An update from the Commander-in-Chief.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 7 comments

AG Monday!

Steven L. Taylor · 1 comment

Monday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 48 comments

Inside an ICE Detention Camp

Steven L. Taylor · 2 comments

A report on a concentration of detainees.

US Likely Responsible for Bombing Girls' School in Iran

Steven L. Taylor · 8 comments

Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force.

Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force.

Iran War Now Targeting Oil and Water Production

James Joyner · 14 comments

Is no one thinking about the end state?

Next Ayatollah Up

James Joyner · 6 comments

Iran will soon have a new Supreme Leader. For now.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Trump and Kennedy: Trendsetters

James Joyner · 13 comments

Presidential fashion choices for solemn occasions.

Sunday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor · 18 comments

Wars Have Consequences

Steven L. Taylor

Oil prices are sharply up.

Record Number of Congressmen Not Running for Re-Election

James Joyner

An ominous sign for the majority party.

Who's Running Iran?

James Joyner

Apparently, not the president or his "leadership council."

Iran Surrenders!

James Joyner

Well, it's complicated.

SaturTabs

Steven L. Taylor

Saturday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Another Bad Jobs Report

Steven L. Taylor

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

Unserious and Reprehensible

Steven L. Taylor

Memes, movies, TV shows, and actual war. One of these things is not like the other.

Americans Think Americans Are Bad People

James Joyner

A majority describe the morality and ethics of their fellow citizens as “bad.”

A Photo for Friday

Steven L. Taylor

"Big and Small"

Friday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

Breaking: Noem Out at DHS

Steven L. Taylor

But, unfortunately, not exactly gone, either.

More For the “Why Do They Call Us Nazis?” File

Steven L. Taylor

War Powers Catch-22

James Joyner

They have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

Thursday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

It's Easy: Just Kill the Bad Guys

Steven L. Taylor

Or, why having simpletons in charge is a bad idea.

CIA Backing Kurdish Forces to Disrupt Iran

James Joyner

What could go wrong?

Iran War: Actionable Intelligence

James Joyner

Now we know why it started when it did.

Wednesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

The Role of Primaries on Display in Texas

Steven L. Taylor

Just more evidence of how our institutions help shape our parties.

Tuesday's Forum

Steven L. Taylor

I'll Have What Friedman is Smoking...

Steven L. Taylor

Are our columnists learning? (I think you know the answer).

President Airstrike

Steven L. Taylor

The peace president in action.

Fort Benning honors the nation's fallen service members with a Memorial Day ceremony at the post's cemetery May 27. The 9 a.m. ceremony at the Main Post Cemetery went forward under bright but partly cloudy skies, with an audience of some 200 Soldiers and civilians seated outdoors. The ceremony included remarks by a speaker, and a wreath-laying in tribute to "all the nation's veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice." The wreath-laying was followed by the firing of a three-volley rifle salute and the playing of "Taps." (U.S. Army photos by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

Fort Benning honors the nation's fallen service members with a Memorial Day ceremony at the post's cemetery May 27. The 9 a.m. ceremony at the Main Post Cemetery went forward under bright but partly cloudy skies, with an audience of some 200 Soldiers and civilians seated outdoors. The ceremony included remarks by a speaker, and a wreath-laying in tribute to "all the nation's veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice." The wreath-laying was followed by the firing of a three-volley rifle salute and the playing of "Taps." (U.S. Army photos by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

Four American Servicemembers Killed, Three American Planes Shot Down

James Joyner

The nature of war does not change; only its character.

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