Dave Pell
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Trump’s Torn Iran Deal Shows Absurd War Justification
Trump famously tore up the agreement that included this: “Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop, or acquire any nuclear weapons.” Maybe we should have fought this war with a roll of Scotch Tape.
Scarce Details Reveal Why He Declared War on Iran
We didn't get nearly these many details about why he went to war with Iran.
Artemis II Finds Joy on Moon’s Far Side
The Artemis II team is out of contact with Earth on the other side of the moon. Making them the happiest humans in the universe.
Russian Oil Tanker to Cuba Sparks Unanswered Policy Questions
In before times, headlines like these would lead to answers in the article. Under Trump 2.0, they’re just open questions. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/world/americas/russian-oil-tanker-cuba.html
Trump Slams NATO Allies as Cowards over “Bones” Excuse
Trump called our NATO allies "Cowards." What did they do, use bonespurs as an excuse to get out of fighting?
AI Summaries Circumvent CNN Paywall, Exposing Vulnerability
CNN has a paywall protecting its stories. Search for the headline on Google, and the AI summary gives you the whole story. Seems like a problem.
Trump May Trade Ukraine Aid for Hormuz Deal
I have a bad feeling Trump is going to give up the remaining support of Ukraine in exchange for Putin's help re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Clash with Global
While the rest of the world is playing checkers, Trump is playing smash myself over and over in the balls with a sledgehammer. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/trump-russia-oil-sanctions.html
Prediction Markets Targeting Students, Fueling Campus Gambling Concerns
Prediction markets are actively trying to turn college students into gambling addicts. They are some of the worst companies in America. It's pathetic that news organizations and other institutions are doing business with them. https://www.wsj.com/business/media/prediction-markets-campus-e57cd19f?st=5aB7uM&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Journalists Must Skip Trump‑Hosted Correspondents’ Dinner
No self-respecting journalist should attend a Correspondents' Association Dinner with Trump there. Nothing about any of this is a laughing matter.