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Trump Ends “12 Day War” With Ceasefire

What Happened: Iran fired at least 14 missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, retaliating for Trump’s strikes on its nuclear program. According to Qatar’s foreign ministry, the missiles were intercepted and caused no casualties. The escalation came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that the U.S. strike “would not go unanswered.” In response, Israel launched overnight strikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard headquarters and the infamous Evin prison.

Why It Matters:
President Trump just pulled off what most world leaders couldn’t: obliterate Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and then negotiate a ceasefire—within 48 hours. Despite nearly 1,000 deaths in Iran and dozens in Israel, Trump announced that both nations had agreed to stop the fighting. He praised their “Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence” in ending what he called “THE 12 DAY WAR.”

What’s Next: The world just watched a real-time case study in strength-backed diplomacy. The Biden doctrine of appeasement is officially dead. Now, all eyes turn to Tehran: will Iran respect the ceasefire, or test Trump’s patience again? Either way, the message is clear—America is back in charge.

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Deportation Policy

What Happened: The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major win for the Trump administration by allowing third-country deportations to resume, despite a lower court order halting them. The decision—made without explanation—means undocumented migrants can now be deported to countries other than their own while the underlying case continues in the appeals court. District Judge Brian Murphy previously ruled migrants were denied a meaningful opportunity to contest removal, calling for a 15-day delay to allow evidence submission.

Why It Matters: This is a big deal. The Trump administration argues this policy is necessary because some home countries refuse to take back violent criminals. The case involves eight such individuals from countries including Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Mexico, and South Sudan. The liberal justices dissented, but for now, the policy stands—and it sends a clear message: the U.S. won’t be a dumping ground for dangerous non-citizens that other governments don’t want back.

What’s Next: The full legal fight isn’t over. The case heads to the appellate court, and if it returns to SCOTUS, we’ll get a definitive ruling. But this interim victory signals that Trump’s immigration crackdown is alive and well—and when he says he’ll secure the border and deport dangerous criminals, the courts are beginning to back him up.

QUICK HITS

• Lawsuit Hits Michigan Law Review for Anti-White Bias
  A federal lawsuit filed by the conservative group FASORP accuses the University of Michigan Law Review of discriminating against straight white men in its editorial and article selection processes. The suit claims the journal prioritizes race, gender, and sexual orientation over merit, violating constitutional and civil rights protections. As elite institutions face increased scrutiny post–affirmative action, this case could become a pivotal challenge to DEI practices in legal academia.

• Poll Shock: Mamdani Surges Past Cuomo
  A new Emerson College poll shows progressive Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pulling ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo in NYC’s ranked-choice Democratic primary, leading 52% to 48% in the final round. Boosted by early voter momentum and endorsements like Brad Lander’s, Mamdani’s rise reflects a broader shift toward far-left candidates among young urban voters. With ranked-choice voting leveling the playing field, Cuomo’s comeback is in serious jeopardy as insurgents gain ground.

• Trump Did Not Violate The War Powers
  A Spectator analysis argues that President Trump did not violate the 1973 War Powers Resolution by striking Iranian nuclear facilities, asserting he met the law’s 48‑hour notification requirement and stayed within the 90‑day limit for unauthorized military action. Critics point to the lack of congressional consultation, but analysts note presidents have often bypassed formal approval while notifying lawmakers—making Trump’s move “not new”

• Paducah Pays Remote Workers to Relocate
  Paducah, Kentucky, is offering remote workers thousands in incentives to relocate, including a $2,500 moving stipend, $70 monthly for internet, waived local payroll taxes for a year, and over $1,100 in cultural perks. The city hopes the bold plan will attract talent, boost its population, and revitalize the local economy. In the era of remote work, small towns like Paducah are proving they can compete with big cities—by putting real money on the table.

• NYT Fact-Checks Valor, Misses the Moment

  The New York Times sparked backlash after pointing out that women were among the B-2 bomber pilots who struck Iran, correcting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comment praising “our boys” in the mission. Critics say the fact-check missed the moment, arguing that Hegseth was honoring the military as a whole—not excluding anyone. At a time of war, many feel identity politics should take a backseat to unity and mission success.