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May 25, 2026
Good morning! Today is Monday, May 25th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. As the Iran War ceasefire reaches day 47, President Trump says a deal to formally end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been largely negotiated, though an Iranian demand to extend the truce to Lebanon is meeting fierce resistance from Israel. Ann Coulter sits down with Andrew Day to explain why she's "Never Rubio" and all-in on J.D. Vance, arguing that out-of-touch donors are pushing the GOP toward a candidate who flatters their globalist instincts. Peter Van Buren reflects on…
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