Are There, or Will There Be, US Negotiations with Iran?

Starmer Faces 'Sleaze Inquiry' Vote Over Epstein Pal Mandelson's Appointment Trouble has been brewing for UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador - despite Mandelson's well-known past associations with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, a senior New Labour figure and former EU Trade Commissioner, has long faced questions over his friendship with sex-offender Epstein, and these ties were public knowledge when Starmer nominated him for the prestigious Washington role. While Starmer admitted he was aware of the relationship, he says Mandelson "lied repeatedly" about...

Crude Tumbles On Return To Alleged Deal In Motion Iran Headlines Update(1225ET): Crude tumbles on a new Reuters report signaling a return to [dubious?] 'deal in motion' headlines: US and Iran reportedly discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, according to Reuters citing sources This seems just a reiteration of Iranian demands, but crude still reacted (per Rtrs): A senior Iranian official said the most plausible way to end the impasse would be a phased arrangement, with Iran allowing navigation through Hormuz in return for the US lifting its...

Trump Wants To Revoke Broadcast Licenses Of Networks That Didn't Air His Election Meddling Speech President Donald Trump on Thursday said that US TV networks that refused to air his primetime address on election integrity should have their licenses revoked.  President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Saul Loeb/Pool - Getty Images During the address, Trump said that both NBC and ABC News said they "would not cover the speech" - something he called a "rare move."  "They knew what...