A political newcomer just upset the GOP establishment in Iowa
Plus: Iranian drones hit Kuwait airport, and new tariffs on 60 countries
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today.
World Politics: Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, killing at least one person and wounding more than 60. The strike came hours after a U.S. Hellfire missile hit a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
Economy & Money: The Trump administration proposed raising tariffs on 60 trading partners. The list includes some of America’s closest allies.
Tech & Power: UK lawmakers warned that Britain's reliance on Palantir for NHS, defense, and policing data is an "unacceptable point of weakness.”
Today’s Focus
A political newcomer just upset the GOP establishment in Iowa
A farmer with no political experience just beat a Trump-endorsed, four-term congressman in Iowa’s Republican governor primary. The margin was razor-thin.
The winner ran on a Make America Healthy Again platform, and the result is raising questions about what endorsements are actually worth in 2026.
Read the full analysis → A political newcomer just upset the GOP establishment in Iowa
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