The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Trump plans to address the nation about the war in Iran
Apr 1, 2026
Dan Nathan, CNBC markets commentator and co-host of Risk Reversal, discusses soaring oil and market reactions. Tom Nichols, Atlantic writer and Naval War College professor emeritus, analyzes military strategy, alliance trust, and civil-military tensions. They explore Trump’s planned address on the Iran war, oil-driven recession risks, B-52 deployments, alliance damage, and questions about who’s shaping policy.
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Demand Dedicated Congressional Oversight For The Iran War
- Congress needs fuller oversight hearings focused solely on the Iran war rather than embedding questions in routine budget hearings.
- Sabrina Siddiqui notes Democrats are demanding separate hearings while Republicans resist, making Hegseth's April 29 hearing insufficient.
Political Picks At The Pentagon Threaten Military Professionalism
- Pentagon staffing choices and political interventions risk politicizing the military and damaging recruitment and retention.
- Tom Nichols cites Hegseth and Anthony Tata's influence, examples of squashed investigations, and resignations of concerned service members.
Oil Spike Matches Worst Monthly Gains In Decades
- Oil markets have surged: Brent crude rose more than 60% this month, marking the largest monthly gain in nearly 40 years.
- The show notes link that spike to war risks and to warnings that sustained $125/barrel oil could trigger a recession.