Steve Witkoff’s interview with Lara Trump fuels skepticism that the administration is seriously pursuing a deal with Iran, signaling a harder-line posture as tensions simmer. A U.S. ambassador sparks international backlash after suggesting Israel has a right to much of the Middle East, drawing condemnation across the region. Violence erupts in Mexico following the killing of a cartel boss, raising fears of broader instability. Back home, the Epstein files continue to cast a pall over universities, with faculty and students expressing deep disappointment over elite entanglements. And with 2028 already looming, Trump is reportedly sounding out advisers on a future ticket—JD Vance or Marco Rubio—hinting at the next phase of the GOP power struggle.

U.S.–Iran talks produce what Tehran calls agreement on “guiding principles” after a “constructive” meeting, hinting at a possible diplomatic thaw even as tensions linger. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez draws criticism for several missteps at the Munich Security Conference, adding fuel to foreign policy debates back home. Eric Trump faces scrutiny after investing in a drone company marketing “low cost-per-kill” technology, while New Mexico lawmakers launch a sweeping investigation into activities tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch. And in a fiery late-night rebuke, Stephen Colbert blasts CBS in a defiant opener—“FCC You!”—after the network cancels his interview with a Democratic lawmaker, igniting fresh controversy over media gatekeeping and corporate pressure.

U.S.–Iran talks produce what Tehran calls agreement on “guiding principles” after a “constructive” meeting, hinting at a possible diplomatic thaw even as tensions linger. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez draws criticism for several missteps at the Munich Security Conference, adding fuel to foreign policy debates back home. Eric Trump faces scrutiny after investing in a drone company marketing “low cost-per-kill” technology, while New Mexico lawmakers launch a sweeping investigation into activities tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch. And in a fiery late-night rebuke, Stephen Colbert blasts CBS in a defiant opener—“FCC You!”—after the network cancels his interview with a Democratic lawmaker, igniting fresh controversy over media gatekeeping and corporate pressure.

A Republican lawmaker calls for an investigation into Bad Bunny, escalating culture-war politics into Congress. Benjamin Netanyahu heads to an urgent meeting with Donald Trump as Iran negotiations intensify, while Venezuela sends its first crude oil cargo to Israel, reshaping regional energy dynamics. Back in Washington, Attorney General Pam Bondi faces bipartisan fury in a combative hearing over the handling of the Epstein files, as a grand jury rebuffs the Justice Department’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress. Newly unsealed records reveal that a White House election denier helped spark the FBI’s Georgia 2020 probe using widely debunked ballot claims, raising fresh alarms about political interference in federal investigations.

A Republican lawmaker calls for an investigation into Bad Bunny, escalating culture-war politics into Congress. Benjamin Netanyahu heads to an urgent meeting with Donald Trump as Iran negotiations intensify, while Venezuela sends its first crude oil cargo to Israel, reshaping regional energy dynamics. Back in Washington, Attorney General Pam Bondi faces bipartisan fury in a combative hearing over the handling of the Epstein files, as a grand jury rebuffs the Justice Department’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress. Newly unsealed records reveal that a White House election denier helped spark the FBI’s Georgia 2020 probe using widely debunked ballot claims, raising fresh alarms about political interference in federal investigations.

Donald Trump meets with top Iran advisers as the threat of war escalates, signaling potential next steps in a rapidly intensifying standoff. New questions swirl around Jeffrey Epstein’s network after an accomplice who was expected to testify suddenly goes dark. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding another layer of scandal to royal circles. In a tense CNBC interview, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggests Federal Reserve researchers should be punished, raising alarms about political pressure on independent institutions. Meanwhile, Trump’s CFTC announces plans to block states from regulating prediction markets, and the Olympics turn political as U.S. athletes publicly speak out against Trump, bringing domestic divisions onto the global stage.

Donald Trump meets with top Iran advisers as the threat of war escalates, signaling potential next steps in a rapidly intensifying standoff. New questions swirl around Jeffrey Epstein’s network after an accomplice who was expected to testify suddenly goes dark. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding another layer of scandal to royal circles. In a tense CNBC interview, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggests Federal Reserve researchers should be punished, raising alarms about political pressure on independent institutions. Meanwhile, Trump’s CFTC announces plans to block states from regulating prediction markets, and the Olympics turn political as U.S. athletes publicly speak out against Trump, bringing domestic divisions onto the global stage.

Sen. John Fetterman declares “you can’t negotiate with cancer—you have to attack it” when discussing Iran, as reports emerge that the U.S. is planning to build a 5,000-person military base in Gaza. Tragedy deepens in the West Bank after a Palestinian-American teenager shot by Israeli settlers dies of his wounds, intensifying scrutiny of U.S.–Israel policy. In a rare setback for Donald Trump, the Supreme Court strikes down his tariffs, undercutting a key economic pillar even as he claims he’s “won affordability” in a Georgia speech. Meanwhile, AIPAC faces accusations of covert campaigning as Democratic support erodes, and DHS admits its much-touted “Worst of the Worst” website contains significant errors, raising fresh concerns about accuracy and due process.