4 Things To Know This Afternoon

Georgia GOP Senate Race Implodes A shocking attack from a Republican campaign team in Georgia raises serious questions about discipline, character, and whether the GOP can actually defeat Senator John Ossoff in one of the most important Senate races in America. Trump Administration Walks Away From Ukraine Peace Talks Marco Rubio confirms the Trump administration is abandoning Ukraine-Russia peace...

Trump's Endorsements Blow Up the GOP Agenda President Trump's backing of Ken Paxton and pressure campaigns against Senate Republicans are now causing major fallout in Washington. Erick explains why the Homeland Security reconciliation package is effectively dead and why Senate Republicans are turning on the White House. Democrats Panic Over Their Own Autopsy Report The Democratic Party's internal...

Primary Day Shakes Up Key States Voters head to the polls in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Idaho with major races that could reshape the political landscape. Georgia judicial races and the Kentucky showdown involving Thomas Massie are drawing national attention. Trump Backs Ken Paxton Despite GOP Concerns President Trump is supporting Ken Paxton in Texas, but Republicans ar...

Trump Eases China Sanctions President Trump is rolling back some sanctions tied to Chinese banks connected to Iran as part of broader trade negotiations. The administration says China is again committing to buy more American soybeans despite past promises falling short. Farm Bankruptcies Continue Rising Farmers across the South are struggling as tariffs and trade disputes continue hurting exports....

CENTCOM Says Iran Cannot Rebuild Admiral Brad Cooper told the Senate the United States has destroyed roughly 90% of Iran's military rebuilding capability. He says Iran's military industrial base could take five to ten years to recover. Marco Rubio Gets Into China Anyway Despite being officially sanctioned by China, Secretary of State Marco Rubio still entered the country alongside President Trump....

Democrats Target Taylor Swift Democrats are claiming billionaires cannot exist without fraud, corruption, or exploitation. That puts them in a strange position when it comes to Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Oprah, and other self-made celebrity billionaires. Trump's China Tariff Problem Trump is considering tariff relief with China as prices remain high across the economy. Tariffs have hit builders...

Saudi Arabia and UAE Strike Iran Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have launched new attacks on Iranian targets, including drone bases, oil facilities, and water infrastructure. The Middle East conflict is rapidly escalating as regional powers move beyond proxy warfare. Trump Meets Xi Jinping in China President Trump is heading to China for major talks with Xi Jinping focused on Ukraine, I...

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Failing I break down why President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is hanging by a thread as Russia and China reportedly help Iran rearm with new radar systems and advanced drones. Should Trump Suspend the Federal Gas Tax? I explain the debate over suspending the federal gas tax to lower fuel prices and why Congress fears it could cripple road and bridge funding across A...

Democrats Melt Down Over Virginia Redistricting Democrats are openly raging after the Virginia Supreme Court threw out the state's redistricting effort. Some on the left are now calling for radical action after losing in court over constitutional violations and partisan gerrymandering. Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns Amid Redistricting Scandal A Utah Supreme Court justice tied to a controversia...

Iran Deal Pressure Intensifies Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reopened U.S. military bases tied to Project Freedom as pressure mounts on Iran. Questions remain about whether the Trump administration will pursue a broader military response or a negotiated deal. Gulf Nations Fear U.S. Retreat Reports suggesting Gulf nations opposed U.S. actions appear misleading. Arab allies are increasingly worried A...

Iran Escalates With Strike on UAE Oil Facility Iran launched a drone strike targeting a key oil export site in Fujairah, signaling a major escalation in regional tensions and raising concerns about global energy security. Rudy Giuliani in Critical Condition Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in Florida with pneumonia and in critical condition, prompting concern about his heal...

Trump Declares Iran Conflict Over I explain why the president says the war with Iran is concluded and how that ties directly into the War Powers Resolution and congressional authority. Spirit Airlines Nears Collapse Spirit Airlines may shut down within days after failed bailout talks, risking 14,000 jobs and triggering ripple effects across the aviation industry. Iran's Oil Crisis Deepens Iran can...

DHS Funding Restored After 76 Days The House passes the Senate's Homeland Security funding plan, reopening operations but leaving ICE and Border Patrol funding for a separate reconciliation fight. Surgeon General Nomination Implodes The president withdraws Casey Means' nomination after bipartisan Senate resistance, with key Republicans blocking what critics called a pseudoscience-driven pick. Sena...

Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Concerns The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, with most members signaling little appetite for cuts this year as inflation remains stubborn and the 2% target looks increasingly difficult to reach. Trump Expands Pressure on Iran's Collapsing Economy President Trump is preparing a broader blockade and new sanctions on Iran as its economy spirals, with unpa...

Comey Indictment Raises Abuse Concerns The Justice Department's latest indictment of James Comey over a controversial social media post is raising serious questions about prosecutorial overreach and political motives. Iran Oil Crisis Pressures Nuclear Negotiations Iran is running out of oil storage as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, forcing Tehran to push for a deal with President Trump amid...

Left-Wing Rhetoric and Political Violence I break down the reaction from progressives to the attempted assassination of President Trump and how some are downplaying or justifying it. There's a growing refusal on the left to confront dangerous rhetoric within their own ranks. Suspect Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt Prosecutors have charged a 31-year-old California man with attempting to assa...

Trump Escalates Naval Conflict with Iran I break down the president's order to engage Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf, including boarding ships and targeting mine-laying threats as tensions rise after the ceasefire ends. Navy Secretary Ousted Amid Pentagon Power Struggle I explain the removal of Navy Secretary John Phelan and the growing internal conflict at the Pentagon, including the role of...

Trump Team Sees Opportunity in Virginia Results I break down why the surprisingly close Virginia race has the Trump team feeling optimistic about the midterms, despite Democratic advantages in the district. Federal Court Blocks California ICE Identification Law A federal judge shuts down California's attempt to require ICE agents to display identifying information, citing constitutional concerns a...

Fed Nominee Caught in Powell Investigation Fallout Kevin Warsh's path to leading the Federal Reserve looks smooth—until politics intervenes. Senate Republicans are warning they won't move forward while the Jerome Powell investigation continues, even as evidence suggests it's overstated. Trump Reconsiders Iran Strategy as Talks Stall The White House is pulling back from negotiations with Iran as te...

US-Iran Talks Face Internal Chaos:  Diplomatic signals suggest progress, but Iran's military leadership is rejecting participation, exposing a growing power struggle inside the regime as its economy nears collapse. US Navy Seizes Suspected Weapons Ship:  American forces disabled a cargo vessel believed to be carrying weapons to Iran, with intelligence from the US and Israel pointing to ties with t...

U.S. Maintains Iran Blockade as Markets Surge Despite talk of a deal, the U.S. continues blocking Iranian ports while allowing global oil flow. Markets are rallying hard, with oil prices dropping and major indexes hitting record highs. Iran Deal Details Raise Major Red Flags The White House hints Iran may give up uranium in exchange for access to frozen funds, but enforcement remains unclear. Alli...

  Trump Tightens Grip on Iran Nuclear Talks The U.S. blockade is crippling Iran's economy, forcing new negotiations over uranium enrichment. The big question now is whether any deal can be trusted or verified. Cuba Regime Collapse Could Be Imminent U.S. military planners are quietly preparing for the possible fall of Cuba's communist government, aiming to prevent chaos and stabilize the region. Ho...

  Tax Day vs. Democrat Messaging Most Americans are seeing an 11% increase in tax refunds, contradicting claims that taxes are rising. Democrats are leaning into a cost-of-living narrative, but the data tells a different story. LIV Golf Is Collapsing The Saudi-backed LIV Golf experiment appears to be failing after massive losses and poor performance at the Masters. Even big-name defectors haven't...

  Airline Mega-Merger Faces Major Roadblocks United Airlines and American Airlines are exploring a merger that would control roughly 40% of U.S. air capacity. Antitrust concerns and rising ticket prices could make this a non-starter in Washington. Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Historic Peace With Hezbollah weakening, Lebanon is aligning more closely with Israel against Iran. U.S. and internationa...

  U.S. Chokes Iran's Oil Lifeline The United States is tightening control around the Strait of Hormuz, blocking tankers and restricting Iranian access to global markets, triggering economic strain inside Iran. Iran Accuses U.S. of "Piracy" Tehran lashes out as its economy falters, claiming U.S. interference is illegal while simultaneously attempting to control shipping lanes and oil flow in the re...