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In It to Win It's JournalIran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
The rebuilding of military capabilities, including replacing missile sites, launchers and production capacity for key weapons systems destroyed during the current conflict, means that Iran remains a significant threat to regional allies should President Donald Trump restart the bombing campaign, according to the four sources familiar with the intelligence. It also calls into question claims about the extent to which US-Israeli strikes have degraded Irans military in the long term.
While the time to restart production of different weapons components varies, some US intelligence estimates indicate Iran could fully reconstitute its drone attack capability in as soon as six months, one of the sources, a US official, told CNN.
The Iranians have exceeded all timelines the IC had for reconstitution, the US official said.
Drone attacks are a particular concern for regional allies. If hostilities resume, Iran could augment its missile production capability which has been significantly degraded with more drone launches, to continue firing at Israel and Gulf countries that are well within range of both weapons systems.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/iran-military-rebuild
No Republican Can Survive the Trump Cult of Personality - Jamelle Bouie
Trump right now is the weakest he's ever been with the public! Democrats lead the generic ballot! Inflation is high! Gas is expensive! The Iran war is a quagmire and things are likely to get worse before they get better!
And yet: Bill Cassidy just lost his Senate primary for voting to convict Trump after January 6th. Thomas Massie just lost his for being a small thorn in the president's side.
Trump still has total control of the Republican Party and he is using that to insulate himself from accountability.
Trump's DOJ Just Declared He Can't Be Audited, Sued, or Prosecuted EVER w/ former DOJ Attorney Liz Oyer and Leah Litman
Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit for leaking his tax documents and his own DOJ settled it, creating a $2 billion secret slush fund with no congressional approval and no public oversight. Leah Litman breaks it down with former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer.
South Carolina House Republicans have passed their new 7-0 congressional gerrymander that targets Jim Clyburn's seat
South Carolina state House Republicans have passed their new 7-0 congressional gerrymander that targets the only Black Democrat, longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn.
— Stephen Wolf (@stephenwolf.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T15:07:45.949Z
The Senate GOP lacked a 2/3 supermajority for a procedural vote last week, but they only need a simple majority this time.
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GOP-Backed Justices Prevail in Georgia in Unusually Spirited Supreme Court Elections
https://boltsmag.org/georgia-supreme-court-election-results-2026/One of Tuesdays two supreme court races was a rout: Justice Sarah Warren led former Democratic state Senator Jen Jordan by about 19 percentage points early Wednesday.
The other contest was much closer: Justice Charlie Bethel, a former Republican state representative, led personal injury attorney Miracle Rankin by roughly 2 points when the Associated Press called the race shortly after midnight.
Results were delayed on Tuesday because gunshots near an elementary school in the morning resulted in an hourslong manhunt and shut down a polling site in the Atlanta suburbs. Voting eventually resumed there, but a judge ordered the site to remain open an extra four hours, which prevented Fulton County from releasing any of its results until after 11 p.m.
Both of Tuesdays winners were appointed to the bench by former Republican Governor Nathan Deal and endorsed this spring by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, the state GOP, and various conservative groups. Jordan and Rankin ran with the support of former President Barack Obama, the state Democratic Party, and other left-leaning groups. Bethel and Warren each earned six-year terms, as did incumbent Justice Ben Land, who was unopposed on Tuesday.
Conservatives won re-election to Georgiaâs supreme court, extending a 104-year streak of incumbent victories.
— Alex Burness (@burness.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T04:37:47.656Z
Tonightâs victors voted to ban abortion at six weeks and to effectively kill the Georgia prosecution of Trump for his 2020 âfind 11,780 votesâ interference. boltsmag.org/georgia-supr...
NEW: Two sitting supreme court justices prevailed in Georgia with GOP support, holding back a pair of liberal attorneys who challenged them & stressed the importance of state courts.
— Taniel (@taniel.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T04:18:41.228Z
The result continues a remarkable streak of no incumbent justice losing reelection in Georgia in 100+ years.
DDHQ projects both liberal candidates have lost their races for seats on the Georgia Supreme Court


Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/19/bottoms-wins-georgia-governor-primary-00929086Decision Desk HQ projects Doug Jones wins the AL Governor Democratic Primary
Decision Desk HQ projects Doug Jones wins the AL Governor Democratic Primary
— Decision Desk HQ (@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T01:03:17.965Z
#DecisionMade: 9:02 PM EDT
Thomas Massie loses his primary race, projected by Decision DesK HQ
https://votes.decisiondeskhq.com/races/2026-05-19/kentucky-us-house-4-republican-primaryDecision Desk HQ projects Ed Gallrein wins the KY US House 4 Republican Primary
— Decision Desk HQ (@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social) 2026-05-19T23:42:01.850Z
#DecisionMade: 7:41 PM EDT
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