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- 1US intelligence says Saudi Arabia's nuclear weapons option remains open▼‘Nuclear weapons’ option still open for Saudi Arabia, US intel says; senators target Trump deal
US intelligence officials have assessed that Saudi Arabia still retains the option to pursue nuclear weapons, even as the kingdom weighs an agreement with the United States. At the same time, US senators are moving against a nuclear cooperation deal tied to the Trump administration, arguing it could pave the way for Riyadh to develop an atomic arsenal. Critics warn any pact must include binding limits on uranium enrichment.
- 2'Lower 48' insult takes center stage in Alaska Senate race●One of the worst insults in Alaska politics is the 'Lower 48' label—and it's central to Senate race
Calling someone a product of the 'Lower 48'—the contiguous United States—is among the sharpest insults in Alaska politics, where voters prize local roots and independence. The label is now playing a central role in the state's US Senate race, with candidates using it to question each other's commitment to Alaska's interests and paint rivals as outsiders pursuing outside agendas.