Elliot Munch

Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran

Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.

Google Hands UConn Early Win

A Google search result appeared to crown UConn before the game started, then muddled Michigan’s title-game record for good measure. It is a tidy reminder that search engines can sound certain while getting ahead of reality.

Swalwell Sends FBI a Sharp Warning

Eric Swalwell used CNN to warn FBI agents and claim the bureau is being pushed to break the law, while his lawyers tried to block old files tied to the Fang Fang controversy.

Bondi Exit, Tipoff Claim Denied

The White House denies reports that Pam Bondi was fired for warning Eric Swalwell about FBI file plans, saying Trump had been unhappy with her DOJ performance for some time.

Daleiden’s Case Finally Gets Dropped

California dropped the final charge against David Daleiden, ending an 11-year legal fight tied to undercover Planned Parenthood videos. His record was also expunged, at least after the paperwork finished stretching its legs.