The Power of Martyrs

Intercepted messages obtained by the Wall Street Journal show that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' military leader in Gaza, is evading a ceasefire-and-hostage deal to prolong the war and escalate the Palestinian death toll. Sinwar sees advantage in martyrdom.

Politician First, Influencer Close Second

Donald Trump's first TikTok video, in which the former president arrives at a UFC fight to the tune of Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass," has now been viewed 78.4 million times in two days. If Trump hadn't already cemented himself as a political social media influencer, this viral splash is sure to seal the deal.