Vance: Iran Endgame Will Be "Messy," But America Will Finish the Job

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that negotiations and efforts to end the conflict with Iran will not be quick or simple, but insisted the Trump administration remains confident that the United States will achieve its strategic objectives and prevent Tehran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon. His remarks came during an interview Wednesday on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle. Vance said Americans may become frustrated as negotiations experience advances followed by setbacks,

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Vance: Iran Endgame Will Be "Messy," But America Will Finish the Job

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that negotiations and efforts to end the conflict with Iran will not be quick or simple, but insisted the Trump administration remains confident that the United States will achieve its strategic objectives and prevent Tehran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon. His remarks came during an interview Wednesday on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle. Vance said Americans may become frustrated as negotiations experience advances followed by setbacks,

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Socialist Wisconsin Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong’s Long Record of Trashing America’s Holidays and Traditions

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, the self-described democratic socialist leading the Democratic primary for governor, has spent years on social media airing grievances against the very American holidays and traditions that bind communities together. With the August 11 primary days away, those posts are back under the spotlight—and they paint a clear picture of a candidate more interested in dismantling cherished customs than celebrating them. Hong, a Madison assemblywoman

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The Human Equation: Spirit, Marxism, and the Human Condition

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Capitol Times. By Scott Shields | Based on conversations and interviews with Dr. Jingduan Yang | August 6, 2026 This article is a reflection on my use of Reason & Logic as a Labor Democrat. From Volume 4 of "Is Peace Attainable". I am not representing Dr Yang or his work His publications and conversations gave me another perspective to write an assessment on this topic. The Human Equation:

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$60 Million Defeat: Democrat Establishment Crushed as Michigan Primary Voters Reject Schumer’s Handpicked Candidate

Washington's Democratic establishment suffered a humiliating political setback Tuesday after Rep. Haley Stevens lost Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary despite benefiting from more than $60 million in outside support—one of the most expensive Democratic primaries in U.S. history. Campaign advertising tracker AdImpact reported that $63.9 million in outside advertising backed Stevens, accounting for nearly 78 percent of all spending in the race. The largest contributor w

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Pence Urges Trump to “Finish the Job” Against Iran as Pressure Builds for Decisive Action

Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on President Donald Trump to take decisive military action against Iran, arguing that diplomacy has reached its limits and that America must eliminate the regime’s remaining nuclear and military capabilities once and for all. His remarks come as the Trump administration continues to position U.S. forces across the Middle East while maintaining pressure on Tehran through military deployments and negotiations. Speaking Monday on Fox N

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GOP Lawmaker Warns Trump’s Iran Strategy Risks Projecting Weakness as Tehran Tests U.S. Resolve

A sharp debate is emerging inside the Republican Party over the Trump administration's strategy toward Iran, with Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), a retired Air Force brigadier general and member of the House Armed Services Committee, warning that inconsistent messaging could embolden one of America's most dangerous adversaries. Speaking Monday on CNN's OutFront, Bacon argued that Tehran interprets Washington's alternating threats and diplomatic overtures as hesitation rather than stre

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Republicans Face a Political Reckoning as Midterm Warning Lights Flash

Prediction markets and several recent polling trackers are increasingly pointing toward a difficult November for Republicans, with expectations that Democrats could regain the House and potentially challenge Republican control of Congress. While prediction markets are not election results, they reflect the expectations of traders and should not be ignored. For Republicans, this should serve as a wake-up call. Voters ultimately decide elections, but concerns over inflation, an

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Bitcoin Has No Controller, So Why Does It Still Need a Transparent Coordination Institution?

By Scott Shields – Contributing Writer – Capitol Times Media – From Conversations and Material of Zhu Weisha. Learn more about Zhu Weisha here at Capitol Times Media’s July Magazine Issue. “From Double-Entry Accounting To Verifiable Finance” Introduction: This Article Discusses the Legitimacy and Rationality of a Coordination Institution In From Double-Entry Accounting to Verifiable Finance, I have already devoted a chapter to the transparent coordination institution needed f

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Trump: Iran ‘Playing Games’ as U.S. Blockade Holds Firm — White House Demands End to Nuclear Ambitions

WASHINGTON DC — President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Monday, accusing Tehran's leadership of deception while making clear that the U.S. naval blockade will remain in force until Iran reaches an acceptable agreement with Washington or, in Trump's words, agrees to "total surrender." The comments underscore the administration's determination to maintain maximum pressure following months of military confrontation and fragile diplomatic efforts. Th

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