Iran Invites Neighbors to War by Attacking Them, Noem Out-Mullin In & Elections are BIGGER in Texas Week In Review

Mar 7, 2026

Discussion of Iran's cross-border attacks and how they have drawn regional states into conflict. Coverage of security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, including mines, shipping disruptions, and airspace closures. Breakdown of a DHS leadership change after controversial spending and a pivotal Senate hearing. Rundown of consequential Texas primary results and an intense Senate runoff brewing.

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Nuclear Iran Raises Unacceptable Risk

Cruz warns that an Iran with nuclear weapons would likely be far more aggressive and possibly use a weapon given its regime rhetoric.
He contrasts the Iran nuclear deal era as enabling that risk and calls the odds of use unacceptably high.

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No More Forever Wars Doesn't Mean No Response

Cruz clarifies Trump's position: opposing "forever wars" is not isolationism, and limited strikes are consistent with America First self-defense.
He emphasizes no expectation of U.S. ground troops in Iran while supporting strikes to prevent further American deaths.

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Hormuz Shutdown Halts Regional Shipping And Flights

The Strait of Hormuz and much Middle East airspace were shut down amid reports Iran may have deployed mines and missiles.
Cruz expects mine-sweeping operations before shipping resumes and notes major oil transit disruption.

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1. Iran’s Regional Escalation

Iran launched missiles, drones, and attacks on multiple Middle Eastern countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan), pulling them into alignment with the U.S. and Israel.
Commentary emphasizes Iran’s willingness to target anyone, showing “suicidal” or “homicidal” motives.
Raises the danger of Iran possessing nuclear weapons.
Discussion clarifies Trump’s position as opposing “forever wars,” not all military action.
No expectation of U.S. ground troops in Iran.
Military strikes are preemptive self‑defense due to Iran’s history of killing Americans.
Critique of left‑wing politicians and activists who oppose U.S. involvement in Iran.
Statement from Comrade Mamdani criticized as sympathetic to Iran’s regime.
Contrast drawn between American leftist protesters and Iranian citizens protesting against the Ayatollah.
The area may have been mined by Iran; shipping and air traffic are restricted.
Mine‑sweeping operations expected before reopening.

2. DHS Leadership Shake‑Up

Kristi Noem removed as DHS Secretary; replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Noem’s controversial $220M ad spending questioned in Senate Judiciary hearing—described as the catalyst for her removal.
Senator John Kennedy’s cross‑examination highlighted as pivotal.
Administration criticized for rhetoric after police-involved shootings in Minneapolis.
Said to have contributed to Noem’s ousting.

3. Texas Election Outcomes

Several candidates endorsed by the speaker (Cruz) won key primaries.
Notable upset: Dan Crenshaw lost his House seat to Cruz‑backed Steve Toth.
Personal conflict between Cruz and Crenshaw described, including a heated confrontation on a plane.
Runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas AG Ken Paxton.
Both candidates are longtime allies of the speaker; race expected to be bruising and expensive.
Trump expected to endorse but hasn’t yet.

4. Democratic Challenger – James Talarico

Described as an “extreme but polished” candidate.
Concerns raised about his ability to appear moderate while holding left‑wing positions.

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