Tom Beaumont

Most Republicans are loyal to Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows @mikecatalini @LinleyAnn apnews.com/article/ap-pol…

“Though the Trump administration has said its objectives are clear and unchanging, the list of priorities has expanded and shifted as the war has taken a toll on the global economy, tested alliances and raised unanswered questions…” per @michellelprice apnews.com/article/trump-…

“President Donald Trump’s surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear. The most basic question: What talks?” @ap apnews.com/article/iran-w…

“When you get into the 45-day mark, you’ve got to start articulating one of two things — an authorization for the use of military force to sustain it beyond that or a very clear path on exit,” (Tillis) said. Per ⁦@LisaMascaro⁩ apnews.com/article/iran-w…

“…the administration will need to show a more comprehensive strategy ahead or risk blowback from Congress, lawmakers said, especially as they are simultaneously being asked to approve billions in new spending.” ⁦@LisaMascaro⁩ apnews.com/article/iran-w…

The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump’s critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran. Now in its fourth week, the war remains on an unpredictable path... @NickRiccardi apnews.com/article/trump-…

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds apnews.com/article/trump-…

Resigning as director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, Kent said Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation,” and he asserted that “we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.” ⁦@BillBarrowAP⁩ apnews.com/article/joe-ke…

Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment apnews.com/article/susie-…

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices ⁦@ChrisRugaber⁩ apnews.com/article/inflat…

The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles… @sammymagdy @michellelprice @AamerISmad apnews.com/article/iran-u…

What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll. Key nuggets here from @linleyann and ⁦@StLiechtenstein⁩ apnews.com/article/poll-t…

“A trio of Senate Democrats is calling for the government to start refunding roughly $175 billion in tariff revenues that the Supreme Court ruled were collected because of an illegal set of orders by President Donald Trump.” ⁦@joshboak⁩ apnews.com/article/trump-…

“His decision could not only have major implications for the global economy, but also ensure that Republicans will have to keep answering for Trump’s tariffs for months to come, especially as the midterm elections near.” @stephengroves apnews.com/article/trump-…

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“The catch is that those tariffs would be limited to just 150 days, unless they are extended legislatively.” ⁦@michellelprice⁩ apnews.com/article/trump-…

“The firing of Hundley is the latest reflection of tumult in one of the Justice Department’s most elite prosecution offices, which since September has been mired in upheaval…” per ⁦@aedurkinricher⁩ ⁦@etuckerAP⁩ apnews.com/article/blanch…

“But Friday’s ruling will most likely prolong political and economic chaos over international trade through the election year.” ⁦@joshboak⁩ ⁦@sppeoples⁩ apnews.com/article/trump-…

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