Taylor Popolars

This discussion features Steve Clemens, an Editor at large for the National Interest; Taylor Popolars, a national political reporter for Spectrum News; and Alex Ward, a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal. They delve into the implications of Trump's name being linked to the Epstein Files, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the rising tensions surrounding U.S. foreign policy. The impact of congressional decisions on immigration and gerrymandering under the Trump administration is also highlighted, along with international reactions to the ongoing conflicts.

Joyce Karam, Middle East editor with deep regional reporting; James Kitfield, national security and defense analyst; Nancy Youssef, Defense Dept. reporter; Megan Scully, Capitol Hill and legislative tracker; Taylor Popolars, White House political reporter. They cover U.S. domestic standoffs over DHS funding and Medicaid, Iran talks amid U.S. military buildup, possible strikes and regional fallout, Gaza ceasefire challenges, and a deadly shootout off Cuba.

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter; Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost diplomatic correspondent; Michelle Jamrisco, Bloomberg White House and national security editor; Taylor Popolars, Spectrum News White House reporter; Anita Kumar, Politico standards chief and former White House correspondent; Megan Scully, Bloomberg Congress editor. They discuss possible U.S. ground troop plans in the Middle East, missile strikes and the Strait of Hormuz, wartime funding and congressional fights, and regional diplomatic tensions.