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1. Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

   Sat, 09 May 2026 09:01:26 -0000

   The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

2. Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

   Sat, 09 May 2026 21:43:24 -0000

   The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.

3. How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days

   Sat, 09 May 2026 09:02:23 -0000

   Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

4. Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much Is It Worth?

   Sat, 09 May 2026 13:32:13 -0000

   Where things stands in the race for House control after recent court rulings.

5. How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

   Sat, 09 May 2026 15:01:21 -0000

   The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.

6. Which Trump Tariffs Are in Place, in the Works or Ruled Illegal

   Sat, 09 May 2026 09:02:24 -0000

   The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.