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What's really driving the conversation in Washington right now is the escalating situation with Iran, particularly after Axios reported the U.S. bombed Iranian civilian infrastructure. This marks a significant shift and raises the stakes considerably, putting immense pressure on the White House to articulate a clear strategy. Adding to the tension, the NYT Politics reported the White House warned staff against insider trading amid the conflict, suggesting internal concerns about market volatility. Meanwhile, the Intelligence Court's renewal of the Section 702 surveillance program, as reported by the NYT, is a quiet but important development for national security hawks.

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