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In the editing room: USS Nimitz premieres November 11
Olga Nesterova interviewing Lt. Hayden Dubois aboard USS Nimitz during International Naval Review 250, July 4, 2026. Photo: U.S. Navy via DVIDS.

In the editing room: USS Nimitz premieres November 11

Dear readers, Today’s newsletter comes from the editing room. I’m dedicating my attention to finishing USS Nimitz: The People Behind the Ship, premiering on our YouTube channel this Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day. The film brings together original crew member Jeff Culver, current commanding officer Captain Joseph Furco,
By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

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America.gov could make federal services easier. Who will see what people ask it?
President Trump at the America.gov launch event | Screenshot from the official WH broadcast

America.gov could make federal services easier. Who will see what people ask it?

Finding the right federal service can mean working out which agency runs it, creating another account and entering information the government has already collected. President Donald Trump’s September 29 executive order proposes a simpler route: America.gov, a single digital entrance where people can sign in, ask questions in
By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

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The Daily: Russia at the White House, Gulf Alliances and Europe's Security
President Zelenskyy meeting with King of Spain, Felipe VI | Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

The Daily: Russia at the White House, Gulf Alliances and Europe's Security

Good evening, Today, a Russian envoy praised an ICC suspect at the White House while European fighter jets responded to bomb threats. Saudi Arabia expanded its defense relationships, Moscow's military support for Iran came under renewed scrutiny, and Ukraine appealed for urgent international assistance. Here's what
By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read