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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

Geopolitics & Energy

The costs of forcing free elections in Caracas are too high for Washington now, causing the Venezuelan oil boom under Trump to sputter. Meanwhile, Israel rejected Trump’s 15-point plan to disarm Hamas, complicating Middle East stability. Iranian rhetoric is hardening as Tehran says the US must meet new conditions before it reopens the Iran strait, raising energy supply risks.

US Politics & Policy

Representative Ocasio-Cortez said she is freezing her eggs and still mulling a presidential run, distancing herself from “defund the police.” Former President Obama and Abdul El-Sayed spoke to discuss unity after the Michigan Senate primary. In healthcare, Medicare Advantage perks are getting scrutiny; officials rejected plans to expand benefits to medical marijuana and streaming services, with changes set for 2027.