💵 AIPAC Pours Record Spending Into Michigan Senate Primary
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has committed record-level independent expenditures to Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, backing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens against candidates with more critical stances toward Israel.
The race marks AIPAC's largest single primary investment to date. Stevens faces challengers in a state with one of the largest Arab-American communities in the U.S., making the contest a high-profile test of how pro-Israel money performs in a competitive, diverse Democratic electorate.
The outcome is being closely watched as a signal of AIPAC's electoral influence heading into broader 2026 cycle spending.
🇮🇷 Trump Wants Iran Added to Russia Sanctions Bill
President Trump called on Congress to add Iran to a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, framing the move as a tribute to the bill's late author, former Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
The bill was first introduced in April 2025 and had stalled in Congress while Trump pursued negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It has recently regained momentum.
The push would expand the bill's scope beyond Russia to include Iran, potentially complicating its bipartisan path through Congress.
🪖 Two U.S. Troops Killed in Iran Attack on Jordan Base
Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Jordan, bringing total American casualties since the war began to 16 dead and over 430 wounded.
Iran's supreme leader dismissed a Trump-signed document as "worthless and invalid," signaling no de-escalation from Tehran.
The attack marks a significant escalation, with Iran directly targeting U.S. forces on Jordanian soil.
🪖 AI Drones Cut Russian Recruits' Survival to 20 Minutes
CIA Director John Ratcliffe says Ukrainian AI-guided drones have reduced the average battlefield survival time of new Russian recruits to 20–30 minutes.
Speaking at a defense summit, Ratcliffe said the cost-effective drone systems are helping Ukraine counter Russia's manpower advantage. U.S. officials estimate Russian losses at 7,000 soldiers per week. Pro-Russia groups have also raised $8.3 million in cryptocurrency to fund UAV procurement, prompting U.S. sanctions activity.
⚡ Diesel Prices Surge, Posing Deeper Economic Threat Than Gasoline
While investor attention has focused on gasoline prices, diesel costs have been rising and pose a greater risk to the broader U.S. economy, according to analysts.
Diesel powers freight trucks, farm equipment, and industrial machinery — making it a critical input across supply chains. Price increases in diesel feed directly into the cost of goods, food, and manufacturing, amplifying inflationary pressure economy-wide.
The rise in diesel prices is seen as a more systemic threat than gasoline, given its central role in moving goods and driving production across key sectors of the U.S. economy.
⚖️ Court Strikes Down NJ Assault Rifle and Magazine Bans
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey's ban on assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines violates the Second Amendment, delivering a major victory for gun rights advocates.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 10-5 to invalidate the restrictions. The ruling is one of the most significant Second Amendment decisions since the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decision expanded gun rights protections.