Sen. Tom Cotton

Admiral Robert Harward, retired Navy admiral giving on-the-ground military perspective from the region. Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator and veteran focused on national security and Iran policy. They discuss Trump's strikes on Iranian military targets. Short takes cover timing and justification, missile and leadership targeting, regional implications, and prospects for regime change.

In this engaging discussion, Senator Tom Cotton, a U.S. lawmaker and intelligence committee chair, praises the legal foundations of Operation Absolute Resolve. Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien highlights the operation's potential to reshape Venezuela and critiques Iran's policies. Michael Oren reflects on how U.S. actions could undermine Iran's influence, while Daniel Runde unpacks Venezuela's complex political landscape and urges investment for recovery. Journalist Vic Mattis adds a humorous take on the media's response and the implications for drug trafficking.

Tom Cotton, a U.S. Senator from Arkansas and former Army officer, takes center stage discussing the alleged slander against the military by media outlets regarding a U.S. strike on a drug boat. He insists that intelligence confirmed all onboard were traffickers. The conversation shifts to election integrity, revealing the DOJ's discovery of over 260,000 deceased individuals on voter rolls, with significant lawsuits against several states. Cotton advocates for voter ID laws, criticizing resistance from Democrats while asserting transparency is essential for fair elections.

Amit Segal, Israeli political journalist who covers public opinion and the war. John Podhoretz, Commentary editor analyzing U.S. strategy and geopolitics. Tom Cotton, U.S. senator and former Army officer focused on national security and DHS funding. They debate DHS funding amid wartime, cybersecurity and border agency funding plans, and strategic U.S.-Israel calculations against Iran.

Seth Mandel, commentary writer on allied cooperation and basing. Vic Matus, Washington Free Beacon commentator on regional and cultural beats. Daniel Runde, CSIS advisor on post-conflict stabilization. Jim Talent, former senator on strategy and legal authority. Tom Cotton, senator on deterring Iran. Chip Roy, Texas congressman and AG candidate. They debate timelines, deterrence, basing, coalition dynamics, and post-strike rebuilding.