Donald Trump tells CNN the “big wave” is still to come in the war with Iran, as reports allege a devastating Israeli airstrike killed 175 Iranian schoolgirls, intensifying global outrage. The widening conflict spills into Lebanon, and chaos erupts after Kuwait mistakenly shoots down U.S. jets, raising fears of a catastrophic regional spiral. On Piers Morgan Uncensored, a U.S. general accuses Ana of invoking a “trope” for expressing concern about dead American soldiers, sparking a heated clash over war criticism. Back in the U.S., the FBI says a deadly Texas bar shooting is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism, while a Saudi oil refinery halts operations following a drone attack—adding economic shockwaves to an already volatile geopolitical moment.

Donald Trump tells CNN the “big wave” is still to come in the war with Iran, as reports allege a devastating Israeli airstrike killed 175 Iranian schoolgirls, intensifying global outrage. The widening conflict spills into Lebanon, and chaos erupts after Kuwait mistakenly shoots down U.S. jets, raising fears of a catastrophic regional spiral. On Piers Morgan Uncensored, a U.S. general accuses Ana of invoking a “trope” for expressing concern about dead American soldiers, sparking a heated clash over war criticism. Back in the U.S., the FBI says a deadly Texas bar shooting is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism, while a Saudi oil refinery halts operations following a drone attack—adding economic shockwaves to an already volatile geopolitical moment.

The U.S. orders the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and families from its embassy in Beirut as it braces for a possible strike on Iran—raising the specter of a wider regional war. Right-wing media fracture bitterly over whether to back escalation, while a new report alleges Israeli soldiers killed Gaza aid workers at point-blank range in a 2025 massacre. Inside the Pentagon, Trump aides reportedly struggle with how to spend an additional $500 billion on the military, even as a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds six in ten Americans—including many Republicans—believe Trump has grown erratic with age. Fallout from the Epstein revelations continues, with longevity doctor Peter Attia out at CBS News. And looking ahead to 2028, Trump is quietly asking advisers: JD Vance or Marco Rubio?

The U.S. orders the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and families from its embassy in Beirut as it braces for a possible strike on Iran—raising the specter of a wider regional war. Right-wing media fracture bitterly over whether to back escalation, while a new report alleges Israeli soldiers killed Gaza aid workers at point-blank range in a 2025 massacre. Inside the Pentagon, Trump aides reportedly struggle with how to spend an additional $500 billion on the military, even as a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds six in ten Americans—including many Republicans—believe Trump has grown erratic with age. Fallout from the Epstein revelations continues, with longevity doctor Peter Attia out at CBS News. And looking ahead to 2028, Trump is quietly asking advisers: JD Vance or Marco Rubio?

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.

In a historic first, the U.S. deploys combat jets to Israel for a potential wartime mission against Iran, dramatically escalating regional tensions. Ben Shapiro pressures Donald Trump to strike Tehran, warning that if the U.S. doesn’t act, Israel will bear the consequences alone—while Tucker Carlson blasts Fox News “war mongers,” exposing a deep fracture inside right-wing media. Newly resurfaced details show Jeffrey Epstein accompanied Rep. Wayne Owens on a 1989 Middle East trip aimed at fostering Israeli business ties, adding another layer to Epstein’s political entanglements. Back home, the DCCC pulls in millions from Palantir lobbyists even as protests erupt over the company’s ICE surveillance tools, and questions swirl after a White House staffer appears to be running a massive pro-Trump X account from inside the administration.

In a historic first, the U.S. deploys combat jets to Israel for a potential wartime mission against Iran, dramatically escalating regional tensions. Ben Shapiro pressures Donald Trump to strike Tehran, warning that if the U.S. doesn’t act, Israel will bear the consequences alone—while Tucker Carlson blasts Fox News “war mongers,” exposing a deep fracture inside right-wing media. Newly resurfaced details show Jeffrey Epstein accompanied Rep. Wayne Owens on a 1989 Middle East trip aimed at fostering Israeli business ties, adding another layer to Epstein’s political entanglements. Back home, the DCCC pulls in millions from Palantir lobbyists even as protests erupt over the company’s ICE surveillance tools, and questions swirl after a White House staffer appears to be running a massive pro-Trump X account from inside the administration.

JD Vance says there’s “no chance” the U.S. will enter a prolonged Middle East war even as tensions rise, while outrage grows in New York after a nearly blind refugee is found dead days after immigration agents allegedly left him alone at a coffee shop. A 65-year-old Minnesota woman says she “cannot afford to eat” following SNAP changes, highlighting worsening economic strain. In media upheaval, Paramount wins a bidding war for Warner Discovery after Netflix exits, as Bill Clinton releases his opening statement ahead of Epstein-related testimony and new revelations show Epstein ordered hidden video cameras. Columbia’s president addresses DHS detaining a student, and the DCCC faces backlash for taking millions from Palantir lobbyists amid protests over the company’s ICE surveillance work.