The Source with Kaitlan Collins

Brett McGurk, former NSC Middle East coordinator and veteran diplomat, and John Bolton, former National Security Advisor known for hawkish views, discuss conflicting intelligence on Iran. They debate claims about imminent threats, how intelligence reaches the president, timelines for Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, and U.S. force options and regional reinforcements.

Patrick Oppmann, CNN correspondent in Havana, reports on Cuba’s rolling blackouts and humanitarian strain. Andy Kim, U.S. senator and former counterterrorism official, debates intelligence and the administration’s Iran decision. Don Bacon, veteran lawmaker and Armed Services member, offers a national security perspective on Joe Kent’s resignation and its political fallout.

Greg Casar, a progressive U.S. congressman focused on homeland security and worker impacts. Rick Scott, a Republican U.S. senator from Florida concerned with national security and energy. They debate Trump’s threats toward Cuba, U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, international cooperation, energy fallout, and humanitarian consequences in Cuba. Short, sharp conversations on security and policy.

Ellie Honig, legal analyst who explains courtroom rulings and implications for high-profile probes. Kareem Sajipour, Iran expert from Carnegie, unpacks Tehran’s political dynamics and responses. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Georgia congresswoman, criticizes U.S. strategy and domestic political fallout. They debate the Kharg Island strike, Iran’s leadership cohesion, escalation risks, and legal fallout from related investigations.

Wes Moore, Maryland governor and army veteran, weighs in on state impacts, gas prices, and federal priorities. Maggie Haberman, CNN analyst and NYT White House correspondent, analyzes White House messaging and political fallout. They discuss a U.S. refueling plane crash in Iraq, Strait of Hormuz threats, economic effects on gas, and communication challenges from Washington.

John Fetterman, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania known for his progressive stance and blunt style, explains why he supports the Iran operation and sets a red line against ground troops. He discusses the investigation into a girls' school strike. Conversation also covers strategic aims, naming the operation, and concerns about domestic drone warnings and energy impacts.

Roger Marshall, U.S. senator from Kansas focused on military strength and election integrity. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. senator on Armed Services and oversight committees, raises alarm about escalation. They discuss intense U.S. strikes in Iran, reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risks of a wider ground conflict, congressional oversight, and the political and economic fallout.

Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey advocating for transparency and congressional oversight. He discusses the human and financial costs of U.S. strikes in Iran. Senators demand public hearings, subpoenas, and possible war powers votes. New video and expert analysis about a missile strike and Tehran’s reactions are also highlighted.

Shermichael Singleton, Republican strategist weighing domestic political and economic fallout. John Bolton, former National Security Advisor advocating hardline Iran policy. They discuss explosions over Tehran, U.S. objectives toward Iran, risks from alleged Russian leaks, drone strikes near Erbil and hotel targeting, and the domestic political and energy impacts of widening conflict.

Senator John Kennedy and Senator Markwayne Mullin offer sharp political perspectives; David Petraeus, retired four-star general and former CIA director, provides military and strategic analysis; Maggie Haberman, New York Times White House correspondent, explains internal White House dynamics. They discuss Kristi Noem's firing, Mullin’s nomination for DHS, U.S.-Iran military actions, counter-drone challenges, and DHS leadership risks during wartime.