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Israeli Military Action Targets Iranian Revolutionary Guards' Intelligence Chief

Recent Israeli strikes have killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, escalating military tensions amid ongoing US-Iran confrontations over the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iranian Missile Strike on Haifa: Infrastructure Impact and Casualties

A missile strike in Haifa has resulted in significant casualties and raises concerns about infrastructure resilience in the region.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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An actual alternative to originalism

Infrastructure lens: Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. “Original public meaning” has become the […] The post An actual alternative to

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

Infrastructure lens: Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Myanmar junta chief elected president — what comes next?

Infrastructure lens: The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his uniform for the top civilian office, but the move is unlikely to bring peace or even create distance from the authoritarian system imposed by the 2021 coup.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'

Infrastructure lens: Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korea's president to express regret for drone incursions into the North. Seoul had initially denied it was behind the survey flight.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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What really happens on the emergency docket

Infrastructure lens: By now, readers of SCOTUSblog are quite familiar with the Supreme Court’s emergency docket, where parties come to the court seeking emergency orders, oftentimes without full briefing and oral argument. […] The post What

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to George Croner

Infrastructure lens: A rebuttal to George Croner’s critique of the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” on FISA Section 702 backdoor searches and why RISAA falls short. The post Myths and Facts About Section 702 Backdoor Searches: A Reply to G

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets - AP News

Infrastructure lens: How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iran Dismisses US Ceasefire Proposal Amid Rising Military Tensions

Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal from the US, coinciding with heightened military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US response remains pending.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Understanding Aviation Taxes in Europe: An Infrastructure Perspective

Aviation pricing is influenced by various factors including government levies, dynamic ticketing, and global market shifts, leading to unpredictable fare structures.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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SCOTUStoday for Monday, April 6

Infrastructure lens: On this day in 1938, the Supreme Court heard argument in United States v. Carolene Products, on a law that prohibited interstate shipping of filled milk, an alternative to traditional […] The post SCOTUStoday for Monday,

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Spain's Foreign Direct Investment Declines to €30.764 Billion in 2025

Spain's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dropped by 21.8% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 2021, despite anticipated support from European funds.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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The Anti-Stonewalling Playbook: How Congress Can Plan Now to Counter Executive Branch Obstruction Next Term

Infrastructure lens: Former Justice Department official provides steps Congress can take to prepare an oversight agenda now for the next congressional term. The post The Anti-Stonewalling Playbook: How Congress Can Plan Now to Counter Execut

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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US-Mexico Border Relations Strained by Escalating Rhetoric

Recent statements from US authorities indicate a significant escalation in tensions with Mexico, focusing on border control and drug trafficking issues.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Ceasefire, Hormuz and Alcatraz - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Ceasefire, Hormuz and Alcatraz Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Remembering Vietnam’s Worst Environmental Disaster – and the Ongoing Cover-up

Infrastructure lens: It’s bad enough that the company at fault considers the issue closed, but the Vietnamese government has effectively sided with a foreign corporation – and arrested those who dared to protest.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran

Infrastructure lens: Former JAGs warn that threats to strike Iran’s power plants would violate the law of war and endanger U.S. service members’ legal and moral obligations. The post When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Early Edition: April 6, 2026

Infrastructure lens: Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: IRAN WAR Saturday Israel attacked Iran’s largest petrochemical complex on Satu

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby

Infrastructure lens: Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

Editorial Staff Apr 6