U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working For the CIA, Sources Say

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Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as “staff from the United States Embassy,” participated in a raid on a drug lab.

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Scoop: DeSantis “begging” Trump for prime role in administration

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President Trump has told confidants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is “begging” for a job in Trump’s administration — including attorney general — Axios has learned.DeSantis also has expressed interest in being secretary of defense and even a spot on the U.S. Supreme Court, according to six sources briefed on the discussions.Why it matters: DeSantis…

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Lebanon’s Moment of Reckoning

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How to make sure the cease-fire weakens Hezbollah instead of strengthening it.

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Who Wants to Be an American Diplomat?

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The State Department has launched a throwback recruitment campaign following layoffs and changes to diversity policies.

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Our Idiot President “Can’t Even Surrender Right”

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We will get the worst possible result from the least-worst choice.

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BREAKING: A Truly Unhinged Trump Interview | Morning Shots LIVE

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A recording from The Bulwark’s live video

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

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Trump’s nominee for Fed chair faces tough questions in Senate hearing

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Kevin Warsh said he would maintain his independence – but wouldn’t say Trump lost 2020 presidential electionUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s nominee for US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faced a tumultuous hearing in Washington on Tuesday, fielding scrutiny over his wealth and his ability to operate independently of the president who appointed…

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Trump’s ‘one-man WhatsApp group’ diplomacy derailing Iran peace talks

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US president’s hubristic and contradictory social media statements are key stumbling block to ending the warDonald Trump’s blend of threats and hubristic commentary, often casually dismissive of Iran, has, as much as the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, been the key stumbling block to restarting peace talks between the two countries…

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