Tucker Carlson calls for ending all U.S. aid to Israel while claiming Israelis maintain an office inside the Pentagon, exposing a widening rift on the right over the war. New reporting reveals the White House knew about Pakistan’s cease-fire announcement before it was posted, raising questions about behind-the-scenes coordination. Survivors of the deadly attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait dispute the Pentagon’s account, saying their unit was unprepared to defend itself, intensifying scrutiny of military leadership. Donald Trump vents at NATO but stops short of a full rupture after meeting with alliance leaders, even as the oil industry pressures his administration to ensure Iran cannot control the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the unexpected costs of the Iran war continue to mount, fueling economic and geopolitical instability.

Tucker Carlson calls for ending all U.S. aid to Israel while claiming Israelis maintain an office inside the Pentagon, exposing a widening rift on the right over the war. New reporting reveals the White House knew about Pakistan’s cease-fire announcement before it was posted, raising questions about behind-the-scenes coordination. Survivors of the deadly attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait dispute the Pentagon’s account, saying their unit was unprepared to defend itself, intensifying scrutiny of military leadership. Donald Trump vents at NATO but stops short of a full rupture after meeting with alliance leaders, even as the oil industry pressures his administration to ensure Iran cannot control the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the unexpected costs of the Iran war continue to mount, fueling economic and geopolitical instability.

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, signaling a major escalation as Donald Trump is caught making false claims that Iran requested a pause in bombings. On Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson unveils a new award to honor Trump, while the administration issues an executive order directing DHS to pay TSA agents. Media and political fractures deepen as Joe Rogan rips the MAGA fringe as “a bunch of f*cking dorks” while also condemning the devastation in Gaza alongside Dave Smith, questioning why Palestinians still lack a state. Meanwhile, controversy erupts after former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues American troops should be prepared to fight on Kharg Island, and Trump skips CPAC, raising eyebrows about his standing within the conservative movement.

Donald Trump warns Iran of “hell” over the Strait of Hormuz in a profane post as reports from an Israeli outlet tied to a Trump donor suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy is to cripple Iran’s energy and transportation sectors to force regime collapse. Behind the scenes, U.S. and regional mediators push for a 45-day ceasefire, even as tensions escalate and Joe Kent amplifies Iranian state media claims about a stranded American soldier. Back home, Rep. Nancy Mace blasts Trump’s acting attorney general over comments on the Epstein files, adding to growing internal friction. Meanwhile, a worsening oil crisis hitting Asia signals economic pain ahead for Europe, and Democrats eyeing 2028 float major tax cuts paired with steep hikes on the wealthy, setting up an early clash over economic priorities.

Donald Trump warns Iran of “hell” over the Strait of Hormuz in a profane post as reports from an Israeli outlet tied to a Trump donor suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy is to cripple Iran’s energy and transportation sectors to force regime collapse. Behind the scenes, U.S. and regional mediators push for a 45-day ceasefire, even as tensions escalate and Joe Kent amplifies Iranian state media claims about a stranded American soldier. Back home, Rep. Nancy Mace blasts Trump’s acting attorney general over comments on the Epstein files, adding to growing internal friction. Meanwhile, a worsening oil crisis hitting Asia signals economic pain ahead for Europe, and Democrats eyeing 2028 float major tax cuts paired with steep hikes on the wealthy, setting up an early clash over economic priorities.

Donald Trump reportedly tells aides he’s willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible shift as confusion persists over the timeline—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits it could be “three weeks… six to eight weeks… any number,” while scrutiny grows over his broker attempting defense investments ahead of the conflict. Markets reel as Wall Street closes its worst quarter in four years, adding economic pressure to the escalating crisis. Abroad, Israel’s Knesset passes a controversial death penalty bill targeting Palestinians, as Yemen’s Houthis enter the war, raising fears of broader regional escalation. Back home, the Trump administration faces criticism over crime messaging, while lawyers for the accused Charlie Kirk assassin say federal investigators couldn’t conclusively link the weapon. Plus, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute joins TYT to break down the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

Donald Trump reportedly tells aides he’s willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible shift as confusion persists over the timeline—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits it could be “three weeks… six to eight weeks… any number,” while scrutiny grows over his broker attempting defense investments ahead of the conflict. Markets reel as Wall Street closes its worst quarter in four years, adding economic pressure to the escalating crisis. Abroad, Israel’s Knesset passes a controversial death penalty bill targeting Palestinians, as Yemen’s Houthis enter the war, raising fears of broader regional escalation. Back home, the Trump administration faces criticism over crime messaging, while lawyers for the accused Charlie Kirk assassin say federal investigators couldn’t conclusively link the weapon. Plus, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute joins TYT to break down the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

Donald Trump says he’s “strongly considering” pulling out of NATO even as he claims Iran is begging for a ceasefire—something Tehran denies—while the U.A.E. signals it’s willing to join the fight to force the Strait of Hormuz open. Back home, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s vow to oppose military aid to Israel raises questions about a new Democratic standard on foreign policy. Meanwhile, cracks deepen in Trump’s base as Alex Jones declares it’s time to “cut bait,” saying the president is “in free fall,” and Trump fuels fresh controversy by suggesting his presidential library will “most likely” double as a hotel.

Donald Trump says he’s “strongly considering” pulling out of NATO even as he claims Iran is begging for a ceasefire—something Tehran denies—while the U.A.E. signals it’s willing to join the fight to force the Strait of Hormuz open. Back home, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s vow to oppose military aid to Israel raises questions about a new Democratic standard on foreign policy. Meanwhile, cracks deepen in Trump’s base as Alex Jones declares it’s time to “cut bait,” saying the president is “in free fall,” and Trump fuels fresh controversy by suggesting his presidential library will “most likely” double as a hotel.