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 Trump claim U.S. attacked an Iranian ship." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 19 April 2026, 2327 UTC. Content and Source:  "The New York Times:  Breaking News." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLPVWGDLqLNTmWBSMrkcnJzTk Please check email link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser April 19, 2026, 5:27 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Asghar Besharati/Associated Press U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship While Preparing for New Round of Talks President Trump said the Iranian cargo ship defied an American blockade of Iran’s ports. The attack occurred hours after a White House official said the U.S. was dispatching a delegation to Pakistan for peace talks. Follow live updates More Top Stories In Qatar, trapped between the U.S. and Iran, the war forced a reckoning.  → Syrian bil...

"U.S. to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking blockade." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 29 March 2-26, 2342 UTC. Content and Source:  "The New York Times:  Breaking News."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLFfdrGsVvnZzwRKLklJPbzlh Please check email link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser March 29, 2026, 5:16 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Adalberto Roque/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images U.S. to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Breaking Blockade The tanker could reach its expected Cuban destination by Tuesday, providing a lifeline to the island after months of an effective oil blockade by the Trump administration. Read more More Coverage There are now over 50,000 American troops in the Middle East.  → As gas prices approach $4 a gallon, American...

"Trump's policy bill passes after House G.O.P. quells revolt." Views expressed in this US and World news update are those of the reporters and correspondens.  Accessed on 03 July 2025, 1951 UTC. Content and Source:  "The New York Times."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfxlDcVZJFmgNgQmcrBTZwTlV URL--https://www.nytimes.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser | nytimes.com July 3, 2025 BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee for The New York Times Trump’s Policy Bill Clears Congress After House G.O.P. Quells Revolt The House narrowly passed the legislation to extend tax cuts and slash social safety net programs, capping a chaotic slog that exposed deep Republican rifts. Follow live updates MORE COVERAGE Hakeem Jeffries set a House floor speech record as he assailed the bill.  → Here’s a list of nearly everything in the bill...

"Trump proposes the U.S. to take over Gaza." Views expressed in this geopolitical news update are those of "The New York Times.' Content and Source:  Email update from "The New York Times."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQZTCgLvhfwGhhnCWchpMfkZZdL Please scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser | nytimes.com February 4, 2025 BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee/The New York Times Trump, Hosting Israel's Leader, Proposes That the U.S. Take Over Gaza At a news conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Trump said he wanted the United States to take over Gaza in an “ownership position,” and declared that all Palestinians there — some two million people — should leave. Read more MORE COVERAGE Elon Musk’s team is scrutinizing the Education Department’s operations.  → Analysis: Despite reservations, Republicans are falling in l...