At a memorial service honoring the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, his son Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered pointed remarks criticizing speeches given by several former American presidents, arguing they failed to fully capture the legacy of his father. Speaking during a Saturday service in Chicago, Jackson Jr. said that while the previous day’s […]
In the weeks leading up to American military action against Iran, Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, undertook multiple trips to Israel, where he met with government and intelligence officials while advocating for a harsher American posture toward Tehran. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Graham’s visits included meetings with members […]
Good morning. Here’s a look at three stories shaping the national conversation—from behind-the-scenes coaching on Iran, to a major airport evacuation, to an eyebrow-raising moment at a high-profile memorial service. Graham’s Reportedly Behind the Push Toward Iran Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has spent weeks quietly traveling through the Middle East, building the case for American […]
