The author argues that the Trump administration’s approach to the Iran agreement is shapeless and arbitrary, resembling a bad business deal more than coherent foreign policy. He criticizes the Memorandum of Understanding for giving Iran control of key assets and failing to address nuclear weapons, then notes Trump’s pattern of grand promises followed by abrupt walkaways.

• The Memorandum of Understanding punts on nuclear weapons, gives Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz, and unlocks roughly $300 billion in reconstruction funds.
• Trump's team swung from threatening total war and regime change to treating Iran's government as a reasonable negotiating partner almost overnight.
• Israel's leaders were blindsided as the deal undercut their interests in Lebanon.
• The pattern mirrors Trump's real-estate deals: grand threats and promises followed by an abrupt walkaway, leaving partners with a broken deal and no leverage.

The article discusses Trump's efforts to undermine birthright citizenship in the U.S., framing it as a broader attack on the concept of American citizenship itself. It draws parallels to historical instances of denaturalization and warns of the potential consequences for thousands of individuals, particularly infants, who could become stateless. The author argues that this movement represents a serious threat to the nation’s constitutional foundations.

• Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court as Trump v. Barbara, with Trump attending oral arguments himself
• The move echoes McCarthy-era denaturalization tactics (via Hannah Arendt's observations), reframing citizenship as a revocable privilege rather than an inalienable right
• Figures like Michael Anton have proposed eliminating birthright citizenship purely through executive order, bypassing constitutional process
• Ending birthright citizenship could render thousands of infants born to noncitizens stateless, with no legal national affiliation

President Trump provided an update on the Iran war, claiming progress and projecting another two to three weeks of military involvement. He reiterated threats to escalate attacks if negotiations fail and emphasized the need for allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Polls show that many Americans doubt his strategy and clarity on the conflict's end.

• Trump says the Iran conflict is "nearing completion," projecting 2-3 more weeks of involvement without a clear exit strategy or long-term goals.
• He threatens to escalate strikes on Iran's power plants if negotiations fail, while also calling Iran's new leadership "less radical" and "more reasonable."
• 67% of Americans in a CNN poll say Trump lacks a clear plan for handling the situation.
• Trump frames the war's 32-day duration by comparing it to past American wars, even as families of fallen service members push back on his rhetoric.

Developers unveiled plans for a glass skyscraper in Miami that will house Donald Trump's presidential library. The design includes space for a hotel, a 747, and replicas of White House features, with funding currently being sought for the project. AI-generated imagery was used to create a promotional video for the library.

• Trump shared a video of a proposed glass skyscraper in Miami for his presidential library, featuring a gold entryway, a lit-up American flag, a "TRUMP" sign, a hotel, and a replica Air Force One in the lobby
• Reuters confirmed the promotional video was made with Google's AI generative tools, identified via watermarks from an AI detection tool
• Construction won't start until after Trump leaves office, and fundraising is still underway
• The video reflects a growing trend of Republicans using AI-generated imagery in political messaging

A new policy bill proposed by President Trump could significantly impact Montana's state budget, potentially costing the state $160 million due to decreased taxable income and increased funding requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Legislative Fiscal Division has warned that these changes could lead to substantial reductions in state revenue and affect Medicaid expansion, with legislators discussing the need for a special session to address these financial challenges.

• Trump's federal policy bill could cost Montana's state budget $160 million due to lower taxable income and new SNAP funding mandates.
• The hit stems from a combination of decreased state revenue and increased state cost-sharing requirements for SNAP.
• The changes could also strain Montana's Medicaid expansion program.
• Legislators are considering calling a special session to address the resulting budget shortfall.