If Donald Trump goes ahead with his latest threats against Iran—every bridge “will be decimated”, he promised on Monday, and every power plant “out of business, burning”—he will probably violate the laws of war. Strikes on civilian infrastructure may also fail to achieve their primary objective: to rob Iran’s regime of funding. The civilian economy has long been in a dire state. The regime relies on other sources of income, and war has been good for business.

Back in February, Casey Means, a wellness influencer nominated to be America’s surgeon-general, dodged questions about vaccines during her Senate confirmation hearing. Over a month later, the Senate has yet to schedule a vote, suggesting that she probably lacks support. Both the White House and Congress seem to be growing tired of the MAHA agenda.