June 1, 2026
A drone strike in Romania near the Russia-Ukraine war that injured two people.
More strikes exchanged in the Middle East between Iran, the U.S. and beyond.
Congress returns to Capitol Hill in a heightened-election season.
Escalation runs rampant. But will negotiations find a way?
Meanwhile, an unprecedented Trump-family IRS lawsuit settlement creating a $1.8B “de-weaponization” fund and broad tax-review protections, now meets critical challenge.
00:00 Week of Escalation
01:53 Ukraine Spillover Fears
05:08 Middle East Strikes
07:32 Congress Returns to Fight
11:12 Cabinet on Capitol Hill
13:39 Immigration Funding Standoff
15:26 Trump IRS Lawsuit Basics
18:47 Settlement and Deweaponization Fund
24:52 Judges Challenge Settlement
28:41 Congress Fallout and Guardrails
30:09 Pardons Comparison Explained
33:16 Curiosity Over Commentary
35:48 Wrap Up and Community
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