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Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 14h
Something remarkable is happening: James Talarico is running an expansively pro-immigrant campaign in Texas, a state Trump won by 14 points, speaking in Biblical terms about our duty to "the stranger." And it's resonating. That's seismic. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2160...
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In Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s Fault
Thanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Extraordinary for any American president: Trump offered to sell weapons to Xi Jinping of China. That was revealed by David Perdue, US ambassador. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan approved by Congress. China aids Iran and Russia. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Extraordinary for any American president: Trump offered to sell weapons to Xi Jinping of China. That was revealed by David Perdue, US ambassador. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan approved by Congress. China aids Iran and Russia. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW: Xi Jinping said at a meeting with Trump that China would send two pandas to the Atlanta zoo. Panda diplomacy — literal soft power — is a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations. Zoos pay big money to get the fur balls on loan, which draw millions of fans. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
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China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says (Gift Article)
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rubio said today that Trump has asked leaders of 18 nations in Latin America and the Caribbean to designate two dozen crime groups "terrorist" organizations, following the lead of the US. That confirms our @nytimes.com report on Trump's push. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/w...
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At Trump’s Request, Nations Are Designating Crime Groups as Terrorists (Gift Article)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said leaders of countries across Latin America and the Caribbean had begun making the designations. The actions could help provide a public rationale for military strike...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW: Trump and his aides are building a rationale for more military strikes across Latin America and the Caribbean. They're getting 14 countries to designate crime groups "terrorist" organizations. That's expected to happen this week, during UNGA in NY. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/w...
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Mirroring Trump, Allies Are Expected to Label Latin American Cartels ‘Terrorists’ at U.N.G.A. (Gift Article)
On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, 14 countries are expected to follow Washington’s lead by designating 25 criminal groups as terrorist organizations.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
From a former State Dept. lawyer who specialized in the law of armed conflict
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NEW: Trump could ask Xi Jinping next week to broker a meeting with Kim Jong-un of North Korea, whom Trump has been courting. Xi doesn't want stronger US-North Korea ties, but might do Trump a favor to gain leverage. Kim isn't returning Trump's love yet. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame (Gift Article)
President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
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Dylan Freedman @dylanfreedman.nytimes.com · 17/09/2026
A short little piece on a subject that's finally sufficiently in the public interest to write about: A.I. alignment. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/s...
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What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want? (Gift Article)
“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NEW: Trump could ask Xi Jinping next week to broker a meeting with Kim Jong-un of North Korea, whom Trump has been courting. Xi doesn't want stronger US-North Korea ties, but might do Trump a favor to gain leverage. Kim isn't returning Trump's love yet. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame (Gift Article)
President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Trump pushes ahead with a sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 fighter jets. The State Dept. announcement came one day after we reported that US intel agencies had warned about China possibly acquiring F-35 tech from Saudi Arabia. Gift link to @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns (Gift Article)
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NEW: US intelligence reports warn China could acquire US warplane technology if Trump continues with his F-35 jet sales to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised concerns about China's military partnership with the Saudis. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...
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U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis (Gift Article)
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NEW: US intelligence reports warn China could acquire US warplane technology if Trump continues with his F-35 jet sales to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised concerns about China's military partnership with the Saudis. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...
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U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis (Gift Article)
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NEW: Trump says dismantling transnational gangs is a priority. But politics is crippling cooperation with Brazil. The State Dept. is withholding visas to 2 Brazilian federal police officers moving to Miami & New York. The US has also canceled agent visits. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/w...
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A Visa Dispute Is Threatening a U.S.-Brazil Effort to Fight Crime (Gift Article)
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
NEW: Nate Hochman was fired from the DeSantis campaign in 2023 after promoting a video with the Sonnenrad, a Nazi symbol embraced by white supremacists. He now works in Rubio's State Department, as deputy director of policy planning and chief speechwriter. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
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For Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept. (Gift Article)
The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
NEW: Nate Hochman was fired from the DeSantis campaign in 2023 after promoting a video with the Sonnenrad, a Nazi symbol embraced by white supremacists. He now works in Rubio's State Department, as deputy director of policy planning and chief speechwriter. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
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For Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept. (Gift Article)
The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
NEW: In a White House meeting this spring, Rubio brought up Alejandro Betancourt as an oil partner in Venezuela. Then US officials pressed Switzerland and UK to ease or drop travel restrictions and investigations into him. UK was reluctant but agreed. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/w...
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Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations (Gift Article)
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
NEW: In a White House meeting this spring, Rubio brought up Alejandro Betancourt as an oil partner in Venezuela. Then US officials pressed Switzerland and UK to ease or drop travel restrictions and investigations into him. UK was reluctant but agreed. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/w...
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Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations (Gift Article)
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
NEW: The Biden administration created the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital to make loans to boost the US defense industry. Under Trump, it has demanded equity options from companies in return. And now it's diving into Venezuelan oil. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump (Gift Article)
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
NEW: After toppling Maduro, Trump and Rubio aimed to get Venezuelan oil through Alejandro Betancourt, a polarizing businessman. He has been under investigation by Swiss officials for years. State Dept. pressed Switzerland and the UK to ease up on him. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/b...
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Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner (Gift Article)
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
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Emily Feng @emilyzfeng.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In 2023, NPR ran a big story about the danger of glacier melt creating a huge lake of water that could one day flood a Nepalese valley… apps.npr.org/arctic-ice-m...
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Living in the shadow of a dangerous shrinking glacier
Melting glaciers are leaving behind large, unstable lakes around the world. Millions of people live downstream, in places increasingly threatened by deadly flash floods. What will it take to protect t...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The New York Times reported Monday on the global pause in immigrant visa interviews at US embassies and consulates. A new legal filing cites that story and challenges the State Department's rationale for the worldwide pause. Gift link to the NYT story: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/u...
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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum (Gift Article)
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The New York Times reported Monday on the global pause in immigrant visa interviews at US embassies and consulates. A new legal filing cites that story and challenges the State Department's rationale for the worldwide pause. Gift link to the NYT story: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/u...
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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum (Gift Article)
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
NEW: China pushes to expand in Asia, including by deploying its Coast Guard against the Philippines, a US treaty ally. But Asian nations are asking whether the US can do anything to deter China, given the fact Trump is mired in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/u...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
NEW: China pushes to expand in Asia, including by deploying its Coast Guard against the Philippines, a US treaty ally. But Asian nations are asking whether the US can do anything to deter China, given the fact Trump is mired in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/u...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
NEW: Don't call it World War III — yet. But Ukraine's strike on an Iranian ship shows how the two wars could merge into one dire conflict across Eurasia and the Middle East. Zelensky talks about common elements of both wars, and he met with Trump this week. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
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Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral (Gift Article)
Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
NEW: Don't call it World War III — yet. But Ukraine's strike on an Iranian ship shows how the two wars could merge into one dire conflict across Eurasia and the Middle East. Zelensky talks about common elements of both wars, and he met with Trump this week. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
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Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral (Gift Article)
Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
NEW: Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, pushes Uruguay to take Cuban deportees from the US. Uruguay is small but has a sizable Cuban population. Meanwhile, Rubio and Trump are hammering the Cuban economy with an oil blockade, igniting more migration. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u...
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As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay (Gift Article)
The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
NEW: Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, pushes Uruguay to take Cuban deportees from the US. Uruguay is small but has a sizable Cuban population. Meanwhile, Rubio and Trump are hammering the Cuban economy with an oil blockade, igniting more migration. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u...
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As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay (Gift Article)
The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/07/2026
Q: You argue that Iran violated the MOU. But isn't the MOU flawed since it explicitly acknowledges Iran has power in the Strait of Hormuz? MARCO RUBIO: That's certainly not the way we interpreted it
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Trump has reached a deal with Crown Prince MBS of Saudi Arabia on U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation. Some US lawmakers and Israeli officials oppose it because they fear the prince will make nuclear weapons. He has vowed to do that if Iran does so. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
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Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel (Gift Article)
U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
NEW: Trump accused China of election interference. But he is still pursuing a deeper bond with Xi Jinping, the autocrat he calls a "good friend." The White House plans to host Xi in Sept. Rubio expects to discuss that with top diplomat Wang Yi in Manila. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/u...
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Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech (Gift Article)
Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
NEW: Trump accused China of election interference. But he is still pursuing a deeper bond with Xi Jinping, the autocrat he calls a "good friend." The White House plans to host Xi in Sept. Rubio expects to discuss that with top diplomat Wang Yi in Manila. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/u...
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Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech (Gift Article)
Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Our story on how Trump failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz is the lead article on the NYT print front page. Trump conceded power in the strait to Iran in his June agreement. Now Iran is attacking ships on a route that the US military tried to establish. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/u...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
NEW: Trump's flawed diplomacy failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz. For 2 months, the US Navy was quietly guiding tankers in the strait. But the June agreement signed by Trump has helped end that — it formalizes Iran's power, and Tehran is attacking ships. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/u...
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How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal (Gift Article)
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
MS NOW: Two Atlanta-based FBI intelligence analysts were fired last week after refusing to participate in the Trump admin's investigation of Georgia's 2020 election. The analysts told colleagues they did not believe the investigation was justified under FBI and DOJ policies.
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FBI analysts fired after refusing to join Georgia 2020 election probe
The analysts, a husband and wife, told colleagues they did not believe the Trump administration’s investigation was justified, sources told MS NOW.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
NEW: Trump's flawed diplomacy failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz. For 2 months, the US Navy was quietly guiding tankers in the strait. But the June agreement signed by Trump has helped end that — it formalizes Iran's power, and Tehran is attacking ships. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/u...
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How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal (Gift Article)
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Iran struck Saudi and Qatari ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US retaliated by attacking Iran. Here’s my recent NY Times story on the Saudis in the war — and how the strait is the critical issue for them, not Iran’s nuclear program. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...
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How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
From Rubio’s perspective, Belgium’s victory over USMNT was as legit as it gets
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NEW: An outraged Trump ordered top aides to press MBS to allow the US to use Saudi airspace for Trump's effort to force open the Strait of Hormuz. Vance, Rubio, Witkoff and Kushner made separate calls. MBS didn't back down — he had lost confidence in Trump. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...
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How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NEW: An outraged Trump ordered top aides to press MBS to allow the US to use Saudi airspace for Trump's effort to force open the Strait of Hormuz. Vance, Rubio, Witkoff and Kushner made separate calls. MBS didn't back down — he had lost confidence in Trump. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...
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How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Jeremy Carl had to withdraw his nomination to be a top State Dept. official under Trump after senators pressed him on his remarks on challenges to “white culture” in a multi-racial America.
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NEW: The State Dept. has promised $100 million in new funds to aid groups since the Venezuela quake. It has deployed 3 search-and-rescue teams. Trump's legacy is tied to Venezuela, and the aid efforts so far are on-par with ones from prior US presidents. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/u...
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U.S. Mobilizes for Venezuela Despite Trump’s Disdain for Foreign Aid
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
NEW: The quake in Venezuela will test its ties with the US. Venezuelans are grappling with a dire economy. Some see Trump as pillaging the country and its oil. But the US has sent rescue teams and committed funding for aid. Will that change perceptions? Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/u...
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Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Trump's son-in-law, Michael Boulos, sits next to Rubio in this meeting in UAE with Sheikh MBZ, the country's leader. Boulos is a businessman who has no official post (his father has one). He visited UAE in May 2025 with Trump and his wife Tiffany for a business event: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
NEW: What did the Iran war that the US and Israel started cost Americans, Iranians and many others? More than 7,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon, along with 13 US military members. The cost to the US is at least $132 billion, Moody's said. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/u...
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The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
NEW: What did the Iran war that the US and Israel started cost Americans, Iranians and many others? More than 7,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon, along with 13 US military members. The cost to the US is at least $132 billion, Moody's said. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/u...
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The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NEW: A US official read out the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to journalists on a conference call. Here is a gift link to the full text from the NY Times. Let the analysis begin. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/u...
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A Look at the Text of the Agreement Between the United States and Iran
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
NEW: Trump praised Xi and Putin in an NYT interview for helping get the US and Iran to an agreement. What he didn't mention: the State Dept. has imposed sanctions on companies for sending Chinese arms to Iran. And Russia has given intelligence aid to Iran. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/u...
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Trump Thanks China and Russia, Partners of Iran, for Diplomatic Help
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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
NEW: Trump praised Xi and Putin in an NYT interview for helping get the US and Iran to an agreement. What he didn't mention: the State Dept. has imposed sanctions on companies for sending Chinese arms to Iran. And Russia has given intelligence aid to Iran. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/u...
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Trump Thanks China and Russia, Partners of Iran, for Diplomatic Help
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