4 Things To Know This Afternoon

• Israel vs. Iran: Intelligence Dispute Israel presents new intel justifying action against Iran, but Biden-era officials are dismissing the case. Trump says if Israel acts, the U.S. will stand with her. • Trump Pursues Ceasefire Talks Backchannel diplomacy is underway. Trump's approach: no appeasement, no cash—just strength, leverage, and clear red lines. • NYC Candidate Arrested NY Comptroller B...

• Did Trump Greenlight the Israel-Iran Strike? Conflicting reports emerge about President Trump's role in Israel's dramatic strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Was it coordinated behind the scenes or is Trump simply taking credit for a mission Israel planned alone? Leaks from inside the Pentagon suggest U.S. military involvement may have included mid-air refueling support. • Arab States—and China...

• Iran Escalates Nuclear Enrichment Iran is ramping up its nuclear program after a censure from the International Atomic Energy Agency. • Parole Program Ends for 500,000 Migrants The Trump administration has begun notifying immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti that their parole under Biden's program has ended. Work permits are revoked, and deportations are on the table. • Trump Bl...

• Crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad The U.S. is preparing to evacuate non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad as Iranian-backed militias escalate threats across the region. The Pentagon is on alert, and this move signals both prudence and vulnerability in American foreign policy. • ICE Raids Roil California's Heartland ICE is ramping up immigration raids in California's Central Val...

• $134 Million Deployment to Los Angeles The Pentagon confirms that deploying U.S. Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles will cost taxpayers $134 million.  • Trump's Global Trade Doctrine A new analysis from the New York Times examines President Trump's shift away from interdependence and toward industrial sovereignty.  • Unrest Continues in Los Angeles For the fifth straight night, Los Angele...

  Trump's "Freedom Accounts" — The President pitches a plan to corporate America: $1,000 tax-free investment accounts for every newborn American to grow alongside the market, aiming to stabilize Social Security and potentially fund college. Tariffs and the Cost of Living — Aluminum prices and canned goods are surging under new tariffs, raising tough questions about the balance between protecting A...

  D-Day at 81 Today marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy that marked the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny in Europe. Eric reflects on the bravery and sacrifice of over 150,000 troops who stormed the beaches for liberty, not conquest, and why remembering their sacrifice is more important than ever. Jobs Report: A Mixed Message The latest jobs numbers are in: 139,0...

Trump vs. Musk Feud Erupts Elon Musk accuses Donald Trump of being tied to Jeffrey Epstein, blowing up their once-powerful alliance and setting the political world on fire. The dispute now threatens GOP unity just as Trump's controversial tax bill faces scrutiny. Medicare Shake-Up on the Horizon? Republican lawmakers consider significant Medicare changes—cost-saving measures, restructuring benefit...

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise. Inflation Accuracy Under Scrutiny Economists are raising doubts about the accuracy of the CPI, suggesting it may be underreporting actual inflation and distorting th...

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise. Defense Intelligence Agency's Insider Threat Division, was arrested for attempting to share classified information.  Elon Musk has publicly criticized President Trum...

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise. The Colorado terrorist was charged with a federal hate crime. ICE just arrested 1,500 illegal aliens in Massachusetts. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to b...