The Scott Jennings Podcast The Josh Hammer Show - Are We Headed To War?
Feb 19, 2026
Rachel Bovard, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute and Capitol Hill procedure expert. She talks Senate cloture, the talking filibuster, and why senators avoid it. Conversation also covers reports of a possible U.S.-Iran confrontation, military movements, timing scenarios, and domestic impacts like oil and economic effects.
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Iran Treated As A De Facto Enemy
- Josh Hammer argues Iran has been effectively at war with the U.S. for decades, acting with open hostility and violence.
- He warns that recent military buildups and crossed red lines make U.S. action increasingly likely and consequential.
Military Buildup Signals Possible Action
- Josh Hammer reports substantial U.S. military buildup near Iran, including two carrier strike groups and hundreds of flights moving munitions.
- He views the scale and timing as increasing the probability of imminent military action rather than a one-off strike.
Prepare For Economic And Strategic Consequences
- Expect short-term domestic effects like rising oil prices and prepare for modest economic impact at the pump.
- If an extended campaign occurs, Hammer advises targeting regime leadership to decisively end threats rather than prolonged limited strikes.