The Young Turks

Congress responds to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack with five separate bills aimed at building Donald Trump’s long-desired White House ballroom, even as Trump reportedly tells aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRec...

A new poll shows James Talarico leading both GOP Senate candidates in Texas, signaling a potential shakeup in a key race, while JD Vance tells reporters that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be feeding Donald Trump inaccurate information about the war—exposing internal fractures at the top. Immigration policy tightens as green card applicants face new scrutiny over their views on Israel, even as...

A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises new concerns about security at high-profile events, while Iran signals it may reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and the war comes to an end. New reports claim Iran has inflicted billions in damage on U.S. military bases across the Gulf. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today...

The Pentagon prepares punishments for NATO allies the US claims are insufficiently supportive of the Iran War. Trump shrugs off insider trading concerns as a soldier is accused of betting on the Maduro raid. Smotrich claims that the Trump administration fully supports settlers in the West Bank. Trump’s coalition collapses as Megyn Kelly claims the president is “effed.” John Iadarola, Jordan Uhl Le...

Donald Trump orders the Navy to strike any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. Exiled royal Reza Pahlavi faces backlash after losing his temper when pressed on his support for foreign military intervention, while new reporting spotlights top online “content” figures tied to Canary Mission. Alan Dershowitz melts down during a debate with Piers Morgan and Joe Ken...

Dozens of Iranian-linked tankers reportedly bypass the U.S. blockade despite Donald Trump calling it a “tremendous success,” undercutting the administration’s narrative as tensions persist. New allegations surface of an Israeli-linked influence campaign using AI-generated “victims” to push for regime change in Iran, while the DOJ faces explosive claims involving payments tied to extremist groups....

A sweeping new overview highlights the escalating regional crisis as Israel claims control over a Lebanese gas field after drawing a Gaza-style “Yellow Line” near the border, raising fears of further expansion. Back home, frustration boils over as critics say lawmakers are more outraged over trivial controversies than the mounting human toll in the Middle East. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up...

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. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopi...

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. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go t...

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 Tucker Carlson explains Donald Trump's real religion. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month tria...

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. Thanks to t...

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. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com...

JD Vance’s high-stakes Iran diplomacy effort collapses after marathon talks fail to produce a deal, exposing a major setback for the administration’s war strategy and raising questions about his leadership on the global stage . Back home, Donald Trump stirs controversy by attacking the Pope as “weak on crime,” while cracks deepen in the pro-war consensus. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for yo...

Donald Trump reportedly changes course on Lebanon after a call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the economic fallout hits home—consumer prices rise 3.3% in March, driven by energy spikes tied to the Iran conflict. Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to testify on Epstein despite new pressure, while the oil industry pushes the White House to ensure Iran cannot control the Strait of Hormuz. Thanks to today...

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...

Iranian state media claims oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has halted following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, raising fears of a global energy shock and the unexpected costs of war. Back in Washington, Democrats face criticism for failing to meet the moment even as more than 80 now call for Trump’s removal, exposing deep divisions within the party. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up...

Trump threatens a holocaust in Iran, igniting a firestorm of backlash. Nuclear weapons are feared to be on the table. Tucker Carlson flips out on Trump’s Easter post. The BBC is accused of fabricating an Iranian citizen’s statement of wanting their country to be nuked. The global economy shows warning signs of an economic meltdown. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month...

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. Thanks to our episode's sponsors: Sign up fo...

U.S. F-15 struck down by Iran. One pilot has been rescued, and a rescue mission is underway for the other. Another U.S. plane downed in the Persian Gulf. Trump flip-flops on whether or not the U.S. will open the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is obliterating Iranian civilian infrastructure. Trump officially requests a 1.5 trillion dollar military budget. Thanks to our episode's sponsors: Refr...

Donald Trump vows to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age” for weeks as a former Iranian official tied to peace talks is reportedly killed, raising fears of total diplomatic collapse. Back home, Trump faces backlash after effectively admitting the war could come at the cost of Americans’ health care, Thanks to our episode's sponsors: Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/damage fo...

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...

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 i...

The Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran, signaling a deeper U.S. entanglement as new analysis finds American missiles struck an Iranian sports hall and school. Hardline House Republicans weigh cutting healthcare to fund the expanding war and ICE, while Rob Schneider calls for reinstating the military draft amid the escalation. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-d...

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 dee...

Donald Trump warns Iranian negotiators they “better get serious soon, before it is too late,” escalating pressure even as Democrats punt on a War Powers vote—effectively ensuring Congress won’t weigh in before the conflict deepens. Outrage mounts internationally after reports that the IDF held a Gaza baby for roughly ten hours before transferring him to the Red Cross. Sign up for your one-dollar-p...