President Trump extends the ceasefire but won't lift the blockade. Is this why Iran won't commit to talks? And why, after saying "I expect to be bombing," did he extend the ceasefire in the first place?  Also on today's show:  Virginia voters approve Democrat-led redistricting ... Another member of Congress resigns after accusations of ethics violations.

Apr 22, 2026

President Trump insists Iran is going to negotiate, but can he get Tehran back to the table before the ceasefire expires tomorrow? ... The boss at a big tech company with ties to the defense department is saying America should bring back the military draft ... Trump's labor secretary is the latest Cabinet official to be shown the door. Is there a different standard for women in the White House?

Apr 21, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after US Marines board and seize an Iran-flagged cargo ship. Does this put a second round of peace talks in jeopardy? ...  Eight children are killed in the worst mass shooting in the US in two years. What were the warning signs that were missed? ... A huge earthquake off the coast of Japan prompts a tsunami warning in that country. People there have been told to head for higher ground.

Apr 20, 2026

A fragile, 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains in place, and signs point to more US-Iran talks this weekend, spurring optimism the war's end may be near. However, Lebanon's army is already accusing Israel of violating it.

Apr 17, 2026

The White House is optimistic about a deal with Iran. So why are thousands of troops then being sent to the Middle East? And if the diplomacy doesn't work this time, what is the exit strategy? ... President Trump can't seem to quit his Jesus memes. Should he be asking for forgiveness instead? ... A jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of being an illegal monopoly. But will that decision have any impact on the ticket prices?

Apr 16, 2026

More disturbing allegations against now-former Congressman Eric Swalwell ... More talks with Iran on the horizon? ... Storms submerge homes and rip apart buildings, and the threat isn't over yet ... President Trump calls out the pope yet again.

Apr 15, 2026

Two congressmen quit as sex scandals shake Capitol Hill. Is this what accountability looks like in the Trump era? And why is this one of the few things that can bring both sides together?  Also: Will Trump's blockade actually hurt Americans? ... Trump still catching hell over his "blasphemous" pope post.

Apr 14, 2026

President Trump wants the Strait of Hormuz open. So why is he sending in the US military to block it? ... Celebrations break out in Hungary, where the far right Trump-backed candidate was defeated. What does this mean for right wing movements around the world? ... Democrat Eric Swalwell ends his bid for California governor over sexual assault allegations. Will he be forced out of Congress next?

Apr 13, 2026

The First Lady calls out the "lies" linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. Does her statement undercut what her husband has said? ... The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. With direct negotiations approaching, does the Trump Administration have leverage over Iran? ... The Artemis crew returns to earth today, but not before they negotiate the riskiest part of their historic journey.

Apr 10, 2026

Iran and the US have different opinions about what's actually included in the truce they agreed upon earlier this week. Is it because nothing has been written down? Today, delegations are slated to head to Pakistan to start talking. But President Trump says the US military is on standby, ready to start shooting.

Apr 9, 2026