Following a new round of strikes between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices are up and the global bond sell-off continues. Veteran Washington correspondent John Harwood and Economics Editor for The Bulwark Catherine Rampell join Stephanie Ruhle to weigh in on the latest economic news.
The U.S. launched a new round of intense strikes on Iran. The Washington Post reports military leaders are warning Defense Secretary Hegseth against extending large-scale operations there. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from Capitol Hill. Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey and New York Times White House correspondent Luke Broadwater join Stephanie Ruhle with their analysis.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that ICE agents could be at polling locations this November to quote, “enforce specific threats.” In a statement, DHS insisted that ICE is not planning operations targeting polling locations, but they could be at a polling site if ‘an active public safety threat endangered a polling location.’ This as a whistleblower has come forward alleging the U.S. Postal Service is secretly working to carry out President Trump’s controversial plan to exert control over mail-in voting, despite a court order blocking key parts of that effort. The Morning Joe panel discusses these developments as the midterms approach.
The House voted to send a short-term extension of government funding to President Trump’s desk, avoiding a politically risky shutdown ahead of the midterm elections. Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey joined Sunrise on The Hill to discuss the resolution. #House #governmentshutdown #Trump
The Federalist reporter Brianna Lyman weighs in on the Supreme Court green lighting President Donald Trump’s ballroom construction, arguing it will a ‘constant reminder of his presidency.’
The announcement comes just days after President Donald Trump announced a deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.
At the beginning of the conflict, Trump expressed hope that the Iranian people would overthrow the regime. He further explored the possibility of arming Kurdish groups to invade Iran from northern Iraq.