As protests rock Iran, the deposed shah’s son attempts to thrust himself back into relevance, seeking center stage amid the unrest. In Gaza, Israel continues demolitions two months after a declared “cease-fire,” deepening the humanitarian crisis and international outrage. Back in the U.S., Fox News culture warriors resurface as a contributor takes a brutal shot at Ms. Rachel for appearing alongside Zohran Mamdani, while Ana Kasparian breaks down her heated debate with Pearl Davis and what it reveals about online reactionary politics. Federal power is again under scrutiny as ICE agents reportedly seize a 17-year-old Target employee at his workplace despite his insistence that he is a U.S. citizen, and the Clintons defy a subpoena to testify in the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Washington’s influence industry evolves with the rise of paid online influencers operating under few rules, as reports surface that Donald Trump has repeatedly complained to aides about Attorney General Pam Bondi, signaling fresh turmoil inside his inner circle.

As protests rock Iran, the deposed shah’s son attempts to thrust himself back into relevance, seeking center stage amid the unrest. In Gaza, Israel continues demolitions two months after a declared “cease-fire,” deepening the humanitarian crisis and international outrage. Back in the U.S., Fox News culture warriors resurface as a contributor takes a brutal shot at Ms. Rachel for appearing alongside Zohran Mamdani, while Ana Kasparian breaks down her heated debate with Pearl Davis and what it reveals about online reactionary politics. Federal power is again under scrutiny as ICE agents reportedly seize a 17-year-old Target employee at his workplace despite his insistence that he is a U.S. citizen, and the Clintons defy a subpoena to testify in the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Washington’s influence industry evolves with the rise of paid online influencers operating under few rules, as reports surface that Donald Trump has repeatedly complained to aides about Attorney General Pam Bondi, signaling fresh turmoil inside his inner circle.

The U.S. seizes a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic as Tulsi Gabbard praises Donald Trump’s bombing of Venezuela and the abduction of Nicolás Maduro. Investigations expose Canary Mission’s sprawling, secret network of unlisted websites targeting activists, while international outrage erupts after the judge overseeing Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial is killed. Back at home, new data shows young men drifting away from Trump as economic anxiety deepens, with investor Michael Burry dismissing humanoid robots as a hollow vanity project even as America continues hemorrhaging blue-collar jobs. Meanwhile, Grok AI remains under fire after reports reveal it’s still being used to digitally undress women and children, despite explicit promises that the abuse would be stopped.

The U.S. seizes a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic as Tulsi Gabbard praises Donald Trump’s bombing of Venezuela and the abduction of Nicolás Maduro. Investigations expose Canary Mission’s sprawling, secret network of unlisted websites targeting activists, while international outrage erupts after the judge overseeing Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial is killed. Back at home, new data shows young men drifting away from Trump as economic anxiety deepens, with investor Michael Burry dismissing humanoid robots as a hollow vanity project even as America continues hemorrhaging blue-collar jobs. Meanwhile, Grok AI remains under fire after reports reveal it’s still being used to digitally undress women and children, despite explicit promises that the abuse would be stopped.

Donald Trump doubles down on his conclusions about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, even as Tucker Carlson breaks with conservatives by calling out efforts to downplay the incident. Megyn Kelly joins the backlash, sharply criticizing Trump’s actions in Venezuela during a tense exchange with Carlson, while also revealing she’s rethinking her long-held support for Israel after years of what she describes as being spoon-fed pro-Israel propaganda by “Israel Firsters.” The rhetoric turns openly vile on Newsmax, where a host calls for Trump to “clean out” Somali communities and deport them en masse, exposing the raw bigotry animating parts of the right. Meanwhile, investor Michael Burry torches Silicon Valley hype, dismissing humanoid robots as a vanity project and “an inexplicably stupid idea.” Cenk breaks down the moment with a populist plank segment (gfx) connecting elite impunity, media rot, and economic betrayal.

Donald Trump doubles down on his conclusions about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, even as Tucker Carlson breaks with conservatives by calling out efforts to downplay the incident. Megyn Kelly joins the backlash, sharply criticizing Trump’s actions in Venezuela during a tense exchange with Carlson, while also revealing she’s rethinking her long-held support for Israel after years of what she describes as being spoon-fed pro-Israel propaganda by “Israel Firsters.” The rhetoric turns openly vile on Newsmax, where a host calls for Trump to “clean out” Somali communities and deport them en masse, exposing the raw bigotry animating parts of the right. Meanwhile, investor Michael Burry torches Silicon Valley hype, dismissing humanoid robots as a vanity project and “an inexplicably stupid idea.” Cenk breaks down the moment with a populist plank segment (gfx) connecting elite impunity, media rot, and economic betrayal.

Minnesota investigators say the FBI is blocking access to key evidence in the deadly ICE shooting, intensifying accusations of a federal cover-up as local authorities are sidelined. On the West Coast, Oregon officials launch a probe after Border Patrol agents shoot two people in Portland, reigniting outrage over federal immigration enforcement tactics. Right-wing infighting spills into the spotlight with a high-profile clash between libertarian comedian Dave Smith and Dan Bongino, as cracks widen inside the MAGA media ecosystem. On Capitol Hill, a stunning rebellion sees 17 Republicans break with House GOP leaders to join Democrats in passing an Obamacare extension, exposing chaos within the caucus. Abroad, the Trump administration reportedly considers financial incentives to coax Greenlanders into joining the U.S., while Israel kills five children in a surge of attacks on a Gaza “safe zone,” drawing global condemnation. In media circles, the Jerusalem Post heaps praise on Bari Weiss, claiming she is “doing more for Israel than most,” underscoring the increasingly politicized role of punditry in wartime narratives.

An Iran update from Barak Ravid—framed as “definitely not a psyop”—fuels fresh skepticism as tensions escalate abroad, while chaos erupts at home when a U-Haul truck plows into demonstrators marching in Los Angeles in support of Iranian protests. Comedian Tim Dillon unloads on ICE agents, blasting what he calls their lack of training and dismissing them as “not the cream of the crop,” as culture-war sniping continues on Fox News, where a contributor takes a brutal shot at Ms. Rachel’s appearance alongside Zohran Mamdani. In Washington, federal prosecutors are reportedly opening an inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, rattling financial and political circles. Overseas, Benjamin Netanyahu declares his aim to end U.S. military aid to Israel, signaling a dramatic shift in rhetoric, while Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers issue a blunt warning to Democrats: “Don’t waste your money” backing Jasmine Crockett, exposing growing frustration inside liberal media and donor class politics.

An Iran update from Barak Ravid—framed as “definitely not a psyop”—fuels fresh skepticism as tensions escalate abroad, while chaos erupts at home when a U-Haul truck plows into demonstrators marching in Los Angeles in support of Iranian protests. Comedian Tim Dillon unloads on ICE agents, blasting what he calls their lack of training and dismissing them as “not the cream of the crop,” as culture-war sniping continues on Fox News, where a contributor takes a brutal shot at Ms. Rachel’s appearance alongside Zohran Mamdani. In Washington, federal prosecutors are reportedly opening an inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, rattling financial and political circles. Overseas, Benjamin Netanyahu declares his aim to end U.S. military aid to Israel, signaling a dramatic shift in rhetoric, while Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers issue a blunt warning to Democrats: “Don’t waste your money” backing Jasmine Crockett, exposing growing frustration inside liberal media and donor class politics.