The latest updates on the Iran war, mail voting battles, and a new Space Academy.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S.-Iran War Reaches Six-Month Mark Amid Interceptor Shortages

   The military conflict with Iran has officially hit the six-month mark, drawing renewed criticism from lawmakers [1.1.3]. Concurrently, U.S. defense officials warn of a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe due to the ongoing war.

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   Elections

   Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order on Mail-In Ballots

   A federal judge has temporarily halted an executive order from President Trump that would have allowed the Postal Service to refuse delivery of mail-in ballots not meeting certain criteria. The White House has indicated it will swiftly appeal the ruling.

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   White House

   Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as Press Secretary

   White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced her resignation shortly after returning from maternity leave. Leavitt cited a desire to spend more time with her young children as the reason for stepping down from the historic post.

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   Defense & Space

   President Trump Advances United States Space Academy

   President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a commission to design a new federal academy focused on space. The NASA-led United States Space Academy will aim to train the next generation of civil, military, and commercial space professionals.

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   Foreign Affairs

   Secretive U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sent to Congress

   The administration has formally transmitted a secretive nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review. Nonproliferation experts warn the deal might relax restrictions on nuclear fuel-making technologies.

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   Trade

   White House Weighs Steep Tariffs on Foreign Computer Chips

   The administration is reportedly considering major new tariffs on computer chips embedded in finished goods like laptops and servers. Officials are weighing country-specific rates and quotas to bolster domestic technology manufacturing.