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May 8, 2025

Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its closure will alienate Tehran further
Iran may be threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, but experts told CNBC that it’s also the one with the most to lose. In a major move after U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites, the country’s parliament on Sunday reportedly approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, risking alienating its neighbors and trade partners.…
As U.S. braces for Iranian attack, a ‘brain drain’ weakens its defenses, former officials say
As the United States faces possible retaliatory attacks from Iran, a “brain drain” in top Justice Department and FBI national security and counterterrorism units could reduce their ability to prevent potential terror and cyber attacks from Tehran, according to six former senior DOJ and FBI officials. Staff levels in the DOJ National SecurityDivision’s Law and…
Ranked choice ballots give voters more options — but make ballots harder to fill out
On Tuesday, New York City will hold prim elections for mayor and other local offices. It will be the second time the city is using “ranked choice voting” to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for its top office. Under New York City’s ranked choice rules, rather than cast their votes for just their top…
As it attacks Iran’s nuclear program, Israel maintains ambiguity about its own
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran’s nuclear program because its archenemy’s furtive efforts to build an atomic weapon are a threat to its existence. What’s not-so-secret is…
Polls show Trump’s big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is facing political headwinds for his “big, beautiful bill” as Republican leaders hope to begin votes on it in the Senate this week. Specifically, five new surveys indicate that the GOP is losing the battle of public opinion on a major piece of legislation they’re aiming to pass by July…
Democrats sharpen arguments against Trump foreign policy on Iran
WASHINGTON — Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to make the case that the world is becoming more dangerous on his watch, not less, and that he is reneging on a promise to avoid foreign milit interventions. The argument strikes at Trump’s contention that his blend of negotiating skills…
Netanyahu claims Israel nears to achieve goals in Iran
Tel Aviv: Israel is “very close” to achieving its goals in Iran, having inflicted significant damage to its ballistic missile program and its nuclear facilities, Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a press conference on Sunday that Israel has come “very close” to achieving its objectives against Iran, resulting in significant damage…
Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria
DWEIL’A, Syria — A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, state media reported. The attack took place in Dweil’a on the outskirts of Damascus inside the Mar Elias Church, according to…