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Briefing: The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

Strategic angle: The Justice Department has sought voter data from states and plans to share it with Homeland Security for a citizenship check.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents

Strategic angle: Iran-linked hackers have successfully breached the personal email of the FBI director, releasing sensitive photos and documents.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy

Strategic angle: Senator Marco Rubio outlines a strategy for the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns from G7 allies regarding Iran's influence.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs

Strategic angle: Egypt orders shops, restaurants, and shopping malls to close by 9:00 pm to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Pro-Ukraine lawmakers call out Russian delegation’s visit to Washington

Strategic angle: Lawmakers express strong opposition to the Russian delegation's presence in the U.S.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war

Strategic angle: Wall Street experiences significant losses, marking its worst performance since the Iran war.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: US Republicans Reject Senate Bill to End Shutdown, Fund TSA

Strategic angle: Congress remains deadlocked as President Trump takes executive action to pay airport security officers.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

Strategic angle: In a move to ensure TSA employees are compensated, Trump takes executive action amid funding disputes in Congress.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: ‘He just chose not to listen’ - Politico

Strategic angle: A critical analysis of political decision-making.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Former Trump Iran adviser says war is headed for escalation

Strategic angle: Insights from a former adviser on the potential for increased conflict in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: UN Chief Launches Task Force to Aid Passage of Fertilizer Through Hormuz Strait

Strategic angle: As the conflict in the Middle East threatens to intensify, the UN is launching an interagency task force to mitigate the ripple effect of the global energy crisis.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, March 31

Strategic angle: Live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in argued cases.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is leading to a significant fertilizer shortage worldwide, raising concerns over food prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iran to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid via Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Iran announces plans to expedite humanitarian assistance following recent attacks on its nuclear facilities.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco

Strategic angle: Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pontiff in nearly 500 years to visit Monaco, highlighting the global influence of small states.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes

Strategic angle: As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran, locals endure an unbearable internet blackout amid uncertainty about their loved ones.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform

Strategic angle: Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says

Strategic angle: Lebanese Prime Minister discusses the Israeli offensive and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin Joe” – mid-century elements of American greatness worth remembering on the eve of Barbara

Strategic angle: Exploring the reflections of mid-20th century American leaders on citizenship and national identity.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law

Strategic angle: A profound shift in the conduct of war raises concerns over violations of international humanitarian law.

Editorial Staff Mar 27