Daniel Darling, World Opinions commentator, reflects on Benjamin Franklin’s moral vision. Carolina Lumetta, Capitol reporter, gives on-the-ground coverage of appropriations and the DHS funding fight. Hunter Baker, political scientist, analyzes the Minnesota standoff, Insurrection Act questions, and oversight battles. They also touch on international hotspots, a $3-per-meal shopping test, and local oddities like a Mr. Potato Head license plate debate.