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.

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 is again talking about Gaza not in humanitarian terms but as prime real estate, praising its location for potential development. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he opposes purchasing Israel Bonds, drawing backlash from pro-Israel groups. Andrew Tate tells the PBD Podcast that far-right antisemitism can be made to “disappear” by declaring that Israel simply doesn’t matter. An autopsy has ruled the death of an ICE detainee a homicide, as a newly revealed 2025 ICE memo claims agents can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants. Meanwhile, reports say the U.S. is actively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of the year, and Rep. Bresnahan is under scrutiny after trading AI stock while advocating for expanded data centers.

Donald Trump is again talking about Gaza not in humanitarian terms but as prime real estate, praising its location for potential development. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he opposes purchasing Israel Bonds, drawing backlash from pro-Israel groups. Andrew Tate tells the PBD Podcast that far-right antisemitism can be made to “disappear” by declaring that Israel simply doesn’t matter. An autopsy has ruled the death of an ICE detainee a homicide, as a newly revealed 2025 ICE memo claims agents can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants. Meanwhile, reports say the U.S. is actively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of the year, and Rep. Bresnahan is under scrutiny after trading AI stock while advocating for expanded data centers.

Trump warns of a “massive armada” heading toward Iran as the U.S. weighs further military escalation, while his administration openly pursues regime change in Cuba by the end of the year following the ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. Trump also confirms Karoline Leavitt’s explosive claim that the U.S. used a new kind of weapon in Venezuela, though details remain unclear. At home, chaos continues inside federal law enforcement as Dan Bongino exits his role as FBI deputy director after less than a year, and a senior FBI official describes a “surreal” call in which Kash Patel allegedly dictated social media strategy in the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—raising fresh concerns about politicization and dysfunction at the highest levels.