Listen "Israel's Missile Crisis, Iran Talks Collapse, VOA Layoffs, Tariff Fight Hits SCOTUS"
Episode Synopsis
•Israel Faces Missile Interceptor Shortage With Iran launching over 1,000 drones and 450 missiles, Israel is running low on high-tech defense munitions. U.S. Navy ships are stepping in, but both nations risk depleting stockpiles as the pace of attacks intensifies. •Iran Walks Out of Geneva Talks Diplomacy fails as Iran refuses to give up its nuclear program. Israel considers escalating strikes, and Trump dismisses assassination proposals—for now. The region teeters on the edge of a wider war. •Voice of America Hit with Major Layoffs Over 600 staffers receive reduction-in-force notices as the Trump administration restructures the agency. Lawmakers raise concerns about weakening U.S. soft power, even as the Farsi-language division resumes broadcasts into Iran. •SCOTUS Declines to Fast-Track Tariff Case The Supreme Court won't fast-track a legal challenge to Trump's tariffs, leaving them in place for now. The decision prolongs uncertainty for American businesses and raises questions about executive power and the rule of law. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise. Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app. Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.
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