Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Friday that the U.S. blockade has slashed trade and left critical imports unable to enter.

The article discusses the postponement of Quebec's sovereignty referendum by the Parti Québécois (PQ) leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, until after Donald Trump leaves office. This decision reflects concerns about Trump's impact on Canadian politics, particularly how his policies have shifted Quebec independence from a domestic issue to an international one. While delaying the referendum may make the PQ more electable by reducing perceived risks for voters, it also complicates their core goal of achieving sovereignty. Analysts note that low support for independence (26% according to Angus Reid polls) and fears of U.S. economic or military pressure on an independent Quebec have made the referendum less appealing. The PQ's strategy to position itself as an alternative to the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) rather than a pro-sovereignty party could help them gain traction in provincial elections. However, deferring the referendum risks making it harder to secure public support later, especially if Trump's influence persists or another Trumpist leader emerges. The article highlights how geopolitical tensions and Trump-era anxieties are reshaping Quebec nationalism and political dynamics.

Republican senators are expressing growing concerns that President Donald Trump's controversial policies and initiatives may be undermining the party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. Key issues include his push for voter ID laws, the proposed 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to reward allies, and repeated demands for the SAVE America Act, which imposes stringent voting requirements. Outgoing Senator Thom Tillis criticized the fund as a 'yoke' weighing down Republican candidates, arguing it harms the party's chances in November. Trump's low approval ratings, coupled with public discontent over the Iran war and rising gas prices, are adding further pressure on GOP lawmakers. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico's strong performance in the Senate race against scandal-tainted rival Ken Paxton has raised hopes of a historic Democratic victory. Analysts note this could be the most favorable polling for Democrats in a Senate race since the 20th century, highlighting the potential political fallout from Trump's divisive strategies. The White House and National Republican Senatorial Committee have not yet commented on these concerns, leaving senators to navigate the challenges posed by their leader's agenda.

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US president has proposed measures that Royal Swedish Academy of Science VP says will ‘have devastating effects’ One of the Nobel prize awarding bodies has warned that academic freedom is under threat...

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The resignations will reduce NASA's workforce by more than 20%, to roughly 14,000.

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