Contemporary Politics are Exhausting

It is hard to focus.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuke Sites

The war is on.

Israel-Iran War: What’s the End State?

Thinking about possible outcomes.

Hump Day Forum

Trump Restores Confederate Names to Army Bases

But Not Really (Wink Wink)

YouGov Poll on National Guard Deployment to LA

One poll, to be sure, but not one in Trump’s favor.

President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Trump Middle East Tour Incites Envy in Iran

The country’s citizens are enduring power outages while Saudis are making deals for cutting-edge technology.

A 1,000 Words or So on Human Rights

A snapshot from Saudi Arabia.