July 29, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Jul 29, 2026 · 4m

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, July 29th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. With the Iran War entering its 151st day, Netanyahu lands in Washington pressing Trump to expand strikes as gas prices climb and Houthi attacks rattle Saudi oil infrastructure. The once-solid Israel-Turkey partnership is fracturing into open rivalry, and analysts warn Washington should resist being pulled into another regional confrontation shaped by Israeli anxieties. Looking toward 2028, Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul each embody a rival vision—fusionism, populism, and…