Tehran recloses the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. prepares to seize Iranian tankers, escalating a high-stakes standoff with global economic consequences. New polling shows Donald Trump’s approval cratering—just 33% on the Iran war and 32% on the economy—as he clashes with his own energy secretary over gas prices. Disturbing images emerge from Lebanon of an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ, fueling outrage, while Democratic voters continue shifting against Israel, increasing pressure on party leaders to follow. Back in Washington, questions mount as the FBI director is nowhere to be found during multiple crises, and controversy explodes over the possibility that Trump could pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, reigniting the Epstein scandal.

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Tehran recloses the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. prepares to seize Iranian tankers, escalating a high-stakes standoff with global economic consequences. New polling shows Donald Trump’s approval cratering—just 33% on the Iran war and 32% on the economy—as he clashes with his own energy secretary over gas prices. Disturbing images emerge from Lebanon of an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ, fueling outrage, while Democratic voters continue shifting against Israel, increasing pressure on party leaders to follow. Back in Washington, questions mount as the FBI director is nowhere to be found during multiple crises, and controversy explodes over the possibility that Trump could pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, reigniting the Epstein scandal.

Lebanon reports over 2,100 killed and nearly 7,000 wounded in Israeli attacks since early March, as Iran-linked ships continue moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump’s attempted blockade—undercutting U.S. leverage in the region. JD Vance tells the Vatican to stay out of American politics, while tensions escalate further as Israel reportedly eyes Turkey as its next major adversary after Iran. Back home, unlikely alliances emerge with Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene floating a joint coalition, even as Sam Harris warns that podcasters are becoming “dangerous” voices in the political space. Axios reports Trump is rapidly destroying his own coalition beyond just media figures, while violence creeps closer to the tech elite after a drive-by shooting targets Sam Altman’s home days after a Molotov scare.

Lebanon reports over 2,100 killed and nearly 7,000 wounded in Israeli attacks since early March, as Iran-linked ships continue moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump’s attempted blockade—undercutting U.S. leverage in the region. JD Vance tells the Vatican to stay out of American politics, while tensions escalate further as Israel reportedly eyes Turkey as its next major adversary after Iran. Back home, unlikely alliances emerge with Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene floating a joint coalition, even as Sam Harris warns that podcasters are becoming “dangerous” voices in the political space. Axios reports Trump is rapidly destroying his own coalition beyond just media figures, while violence creeps closer to the tech elite after a drive-by shooting targets Sam Altman’s home days after a Molotov scare.

Donald Trump says the war is close to over even as tensions persist, while Rep. Ro Khanna prepares to introduce a bill to halt U.S. gasoline exports amid the Iran conflict. Abroad, Israel signals Turkey could be its next major adversary after Iran, raising fears of further escalation. Ana sits down with Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen to break down the shifting global order, as cracks emerge in Trumpworld with a former backer of the Trumps’ crypto venture now turning against it. Back home, chaos and confusion continue—from a warehouse fire in Compton to Trump appearing baffled when asked about an official claiming he “teleported” to a Waffle House—underscoring the surreal state of politics and media.

Donald Trump says the war is close to over even as tensions persist, while Rep. Ro Khanna prepares to introduce a bill to halt U.S. gasoline exports amid the Iran conflict. Abroad, Israel signals Turkey could be its next major adversary after Iran, raising fears of further escalation. Ana sits down with Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen to break down the shifting global order, as cracks emerge in Trumpworld with a former backer of the Trumps’ crypto venture now turning against it. Back home, chaos and confusion continue—from a warehouse fire in Compton to Trump appearing baffled when asked about an official claiming he “teleported” to a Waffle House—underscoring the surreal state of politics and media.

The Senate blocks a Democratic effort to halt arms sales to Israel, even as Israel agrees to slow its assault in Lebanon for ten days amid mounting international pressure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth draws ridicule after quoting a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, while Donald Trump reverses course to join Barack Obama and Joe Biden in pushing for a “clean” renewal of NSA domestic spying powers. Economic anxiety grows as fears mount that a new era of mass layoffs is beginning, and media tensions erupt on the right as Ben Shapiro melts down after JD Vance gives unexpected credit to comedian Theo Von, exposing fresh cracks in the MAGA coalition.

The Senate blocks a Democratic effort to halt arms sales to Israel, even as Israel agrees to slow its assault in Lebanon for ten days amid mounting international pressure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth draws ridicule after quoting a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, while Donald Trump reverses course to join Barack Obama and Joe Biden in pushing for a “clean” renewal of NSA domestic spying powers. Economic anxiety grows as fears mount that a new era of mass layoffs is beginning, and media tensions erupt on the right as Ben Shapiro melts down after JD Vance gives unexpected credit to comedian Theo Von, exposing fresh cracks in the MAGA coalition.

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping even as Donald Trump insists the U.S. blockade remains in effect, highlighting a dangerous standoff with global economic stakes. JD Vance is reportedly working behind the scenes with pro-Israel megadonor Paul Singer to boost RNC fundraising, while Jared Moskowitz draws praise from AIPAC after going on CNN to push for expanded Iron Dome funding. Trump sparks backlash after bragging he’s a global savior in a bizarre Jesus-themed post and reportedly flips out over Zohran Mamdani’s new tax proposal. Meanwhile, concerns mount that a new era of mass layoffs is emerging, and newly revealed embassy cables underscore just how damaging the Iran war is becoming for U.S. interests abroad.