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Washington PostSaturday, 2 May 2026
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Trump’s Iran war gets low marks
DISAPPROVAL RIVALS IRAQ, VIETNAM ERAS Growing fallout as voters prepare to render verdict
The paper emphasizes negative public opinion data regarding military action in Iran, contextualising current disapproval rates by comparing them to historic, unpopular conflicts.
Following U.S. military engagement with Iran, domestic polling is being closely monitored ahead of elections. The data suggests significant voter dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of the conflict.
“DISAPPROVAL RIVALS IRAQ, VIETNAM ERAS”
“Critical of administration's foreign policy”
Leading AI firms sign Pentagon agreements
Technology to be used in secret networks, leaving Anthropic more isolated
Reports objectively on major technology companies engaging in defense contracting, noting previous internal industry tensions over such work.
Medicare portal exposed health providers’ Social Security data
The Post informed health officials, giving CMS time to take down the database
Focuses on an institutional failure and data vulnerability within a federal healthcare database system.
Pope picks ex-migrant for W.Va. leadership
Bishop is one of two clergy elevated who have opposed Trump policies
Highlights the biographical and demographic significance of a new regional religious appointment.
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