Politics
Trump Engages in Diplomatic and Political Maneuvers
President Trump has nominated two political allies, Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano, to diplomatic posts. Meanwhile, he criticizes Iran’s peace proposal, prompting a congressional investigation into suspicious trades related to the war with Iran.
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Politico
The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
2026-05-11 21:22 UTC
The Hill
A group of seven Democrats sent a letter on Monday to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.), asking him to issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation into “suspicious” trades on prediction markets relating to the war with Iran. Democratic Reps. Maggie Goodland
2026-05-11 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The chances of an enduring solution to the 10-week war on Iran look to be growing slimmer by the moment — even as the idea of a return to all-out combat comes with real dangers for President Trump and the wider world. Trump on Monday lambasted Iran’s latest peace proposal as a “piece of garbage.”...
2026-05-11 21:05 UTC