The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) invites you to start commemorating America’s 250th year in the state that started it all. Learn more at VA250.org.

The U.S. rolled back decades-old comprehensive sanctions on Syria, but the story is not as simple as either media reports or the admin. makes it seem. Max Meizlish tells us how it will reduce compliance risks for firms seeking to operate in Syria and more:fdd.org/analysis/2025/…

President Trump: "We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He's very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless."

The prior US playbook allowed Putin to dictate events while we hectored for deescalation. To end the war, Putin must be stopped & deterred. Pressure Putin now w/harsher oil sanctions, tariffs on 3rd countries trading w/Russia, regime asset hunt, use of frozen Russian assets for

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says he expects President Trump to use his presidential drawdown authority to send weapons to Ukraine, telling Margaret Brennan “in the coming days, you’ll see weapons flowing at a record level to help Ukraine defend themselves.” “One of the biggest

Riley gets the call! 📞 Pitcher Riley Kelly has been selected 107th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies! #EatersGottaEat | #RipEm

“President Trump announced a deal with NATO that would send weapons and air defenses to Ukraine within days” ⁦The Wall Street Journal⁩ wsj.com/world/trump-ag…

Why the National Endowment for Democracy Matters: “Funding NED safeguards economic freedoms and ultimately contributes to a more stable, predictable world--one where American values, businesses, and workers can thrive.” The Dispatch⁩ Miami Herald⁩ thedispatch.com/article/nation…

“The week when crypto won big in America.” ⁦NPR⁩. GENIUS Act sets regulation of stablecoins w/CLARITY Act on tap. Another step toward crypto legitimation/integration w/formal financial system. Crypto regulatory/risk management maturation continues. one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-547000…

“Trump deploys two nuclear submarines after ‘provocative’ Russian comments” via Financial Times on.ft.com/4l6CqOs

Last week, we awarded the 2025 #DemocracyServiceMedal to Oswaldo Payá—one of Cuba’s most courageous champions of freedom. His wife and daughter accepted the award, carrying his legacy forward in the struggle for a free Cuba. Watch the highlights here:🔗 ned.org/event-recap-ne…

#Microplastics U.N. Plastics Treaty talks taking place now in Geneva continue until August 14 ~ "Pushing the issue down the road means ever more plastic will enter our oceans & our bodies," Alice Hill to U.S. News & World Report usnews.com/news/best-coun…

13 yrs of Curiosity on Mars! Remarkable achievement to start w/continued adaptations by NASA NASA JPL. Curiosity keeps exploring & we keep learning. Phenomenal American leadership & innovation in space. Explore more!

Quantinuum is the #1 Quantum Computing Company on Technology Magazine's 2025 list of top quantum companies. This list underscores a clear trend: scale, fidelity & error correction are essential ingredients for commercial impact and Quantinuum leads the way. technologymagazine.com/top10/top-10-q…

BREAKING: Melania Trump's letter to Putin

Discovering new drugs and materials with enhanced efficiency and faster time to market: That’s the value opportunity with QIDO, a new quantum-integrated chemistry platform launched today in Japan by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. / 三井物産株式会社. quantinuum.com/press-releases…

On the year anniversary of his murder, German soccer club Werder Bremen pay tribute to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the Israeli-American hostage kidnapped and executed by Hamas in Gaza: “May your memory be a revolution”.

🚨 NEW IRAN BREAKDOWN 💰 Missiles cripple armies, but sanctions topple regimes. Juan Zarate joins Mark Dubowitz to break down how sanctions and isolation bled Iran’s economy — and forced the regime to make concessions. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Buy now and save 50% on the "Treasury's War" audiobook by Juan Zarate, and Juan Zarate. Offer expires 09/19. audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…

Welcome back, Eagles. Looking forward to a great year ahead 🦅