Radio Atlantic, 04/09/26
Source: The Atlantic
“Trump Is Wishcasting Victory in Iran.” (04/09/26)
https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/2026/04/iran-trump-war-cease-fire/686737
Author: Thomas L. Knapp
Politico Playbook Audio Briefing, 04/09/26
Source: Politico
“Trump escalates attacks on NATO.” (04/09/26)
Job Growth on ICE
Source: Paul Krugman
by Paul Krugman
“The employment slowdown: Causes and consequences.” (04/09/26)
The Unwarranted Iran War: US-China Stakes, Regional Costs, Global Losses
Source: Antiwar.com
by Dan Steinbock
“Originally set for March, the high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was postponed for about ‘five or six weeks,’ due to the U.S. focus on military operations in Iran. The delay suggests that the Trump administration grossly underestimated Iran’s resilience. The summit will take place under the shadow of the worst energy crisis since the 1970s.” (04/09/26)
Iran war rejected: Trump’s credibility gap widens
Source: The Hill
by Brad Bannon
“Trump’s political liability is that he broke two key promises he made to the American people in his desperate bid to win a second term during the 2024 presidential campaign. He pledged to reduce prices and told voters that he would put ‘America First.’ He’s batting 0 for 2 on those two vows. One more strike and he’s out.” (04/08/26)
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5821063-iran-war-trump-approval/
Fighting Between Sahel-Based Jihadist Rivals Spills Into Niger
Source: US News & World Report
“The West African affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State have clashed in Niger for the first time, according to a statement from one of the groups, a development that analysts said signals an intensification of their years-long rivalry. Al Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al‑Islam wal‑Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) engaged in their first skirmishes in 2019 and have since clashed hundreds of times, resulting in more than 2,100 deaths, according to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), a conflict monitoring group. That fighting had unfolded exclusively in Mali and Burkina Faso until last week when ISSP fighters attacked a JNIM position in the Tillaberi region of western Niger.” (04/09/26)
Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp, 04/08/26
Source: Antiwar.com
“Israel Launches ‘Operation Eternal Darkness’ in Lebanon, Israel Kills Journalist in Gaza, and More.” (04/08/26)
Trump’s ceasefire confusion just gave Vance an opportunity
Source: USA Today
by Rex Huppke
“In the sweep of less than 24 hours on April 7, Donald Trump went from threatening genocide to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, a ceasefire that appears to give the Middle East nation a lot in return for nothing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m damn glad he stepped away from mass murder. But let’s be honest: America can’t continue with this kind of ‘Look at me, I’m a crazy former reality show star, tune in to see what I’ll do next?!?’ insanity. … If Vice President JD Vance were smart ‒ and I very much don’t think he is ‒ he would use this disgraceful moment to turn on the president and position himself as a less insane choice to lead the country. Maybe some Republicans would get on board with that, knowing the other path available to them ends in political ruin. But I won’t hold my breath.” (04/08/26)
Bulwark Takes, 04/08/26
Source: The Bulwark
“Trump & Hegseth Ignored Experts — Then Tried to Run a War (w/ Tom Nichols).” (04/08/26)
Trump Exposed His Monstrous Self. He Will Only Get Worse
Source: The Daily Beast
by David Rothkopf
“Buckle up, there’s a psychopath in charge. And no, nobody can deny it now.” (04/08/26)