The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting that current Iran talks carry risks, specifically noting the danger of ending the U.S. blockade without securing enriched uranium. The board also highlighted concerns regarding education, stating that University of California faculty have observed a decline in student learning since standardized tests like the SAT were dropped. In Britain, the editorial board noted a "lost generation" of workers, with nearly a million young people neither employed nor engaged in education or job training. Regarding New York politics, the board suggested that Governor Kathy Hochul's budget indicates an expectation for taxes to increase after the upcoming election to fund Albany's spending and union pension obligations.
In commentary, Jillian Kay Melchior wrote that to effectively stop ships from evading sanctions, the U.S. must target their financial infrastructure, particularly concerning Hong Kong and "shadow fleets." Teddy Daniels commented on a perceived identity crisis among Democratic men, citing Graham Platner as an example. Monroe Nichols and Randall Woodfin identified Birmingham and Tulsa as cities where graduates can thrive due to abundant opportunities and a low cost of living. Darin R. Bartram discussed the precedent set by the Anti-Weaponization Fund, suggesting it could enable future presidents to engage in various forms of "mischief," including potential reparations for Donald Trump and slavery.