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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-10T18:21:25.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Hi all, Ben here. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone. Before we get into the news, feel free to take a moment to read my full Mother’s Day message. Our mothers are the backbone of our families, and on a day like today, when this administration is doing everything it can to make American life harder, it’s worth pausing to honor them.\n\nNow. Let’s get into it.\n\n**Here are the top stories we’re tracking this Sunday afternoon:**\n\n  * Iran issues its most direct military warnings yet, vowing to target American vessels and bases if attacked again\n\n  * Trump posts AI fantasy images of himself watching Iranian ships explode while the actual negotiations stall out\n\n  * Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirms Iran hasn’t responded to the latest U.S. proposal\n\n  * Kevin Hassett predicts 6% GDP growth with a straight face\n\n  * Trump forgets his own Fort Knox promises and spreads more anti-vax nonsense in a fringe right-wing interview\n\n  * Sebastian Gorka explains the war is taking longer because we’re “too effective”\n\n  * Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes the Iran war is “not over”\n\n  * U.S. intelligence flights are surging near Cuba\n\n\n\n\n _**Before I go any further, I want to thank all our paid subscribers for helping to grow this platform. If you’re already a Meidas+ paid Substack subscriber, thank you. If not, consider stepping up now and join us today to support our unapologetic reporting.**_\n\nAlright, let’s get into it.\n\n#### **Iran’s latest comments need more attention**\n\n\n              Read more\n          ",
  "title": "Sunday Afternoon News Updates with Ben – 5/10/26"
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