Margaret Tollev

Margaret Tollev, a senior contributor at Axios and director at Syracuse University, along with HuffPost's Arthur Delaney, and others, dive into pressing global issues. They discuss the historical election of Pope Leo XIV and the backlash he faces regarding immigration. The trade war's impact on U.S. ports raises questions about economic policy. Geopolitical tensions, especially between India and Pakistan and in Gaza, are explored. Tensions escalate in Ukraine, with insights on Trump’s influence in Middle Eastern negotiations. It's a whirlwind of politics, faith, and international diplomacy.

Wendy Benjaminson, a senior editor at Bloomberg News, discusses the implications of John Bolton's recent indictment and the ongoing political fallout. Margaret Tollev analyzes the impact of federal shutdowns on public services and the economy. Olivier Knox shares insights into recent Pentagon press corps developments. Greg Myrie provides on-the-ground reporting from Israel, detailing the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchanges. James Kitfield highlights the U.S. operations near Venezuela as part of the fight against drug cartels, showcasing complex geopolitical dynamics.

Nick Schifrin, PBS foreign affairs correspondent; Joyce Karam, Al-Monitor editor-in-chief; Josh Keating, Vox foreign policy reporter; Steve Clemens, The National Interest editor-at-large; Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Washington senior editor; Margaret Tollev, Axios senior contributor and Syracuse director. They track U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, civilian casualties, regional spillover risks, DHS leadership turmoil, Congressional war powers, Texas primary upsets, and shifting media and transparency around national security.