On this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert explores the war in Iran and how President Trump is refusing to back down, rejecting a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and shutting down nuclear talks. This comes as Iran braces for mass protests, and Defense Secretary Hegseth expresses frustration with Congress. Washington Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Michael Singh of The Washington Institute join to talk about the next phases of the war. Meanwhile, Republicans missed a chance to call out the left for their dangerous rhetoric, choosing to instead focus on the White House ballroom, putting Trump on U.S. passports, and targeting James Comey and Jimmy Kimmel. Mollie Hemingway,…
The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.
On Thursday’s “The Right Squad,” the panel discussed whistleblower testimony that revealed Minnesota was targeted for child care fraud because it was the easiest place to operate and offered the most significant financial gain.
President Donald J. Trump is lifting all tariffs on Scotch in a gesture of goodwill towards King Charles III and Queen Camilla following their state visit to the United States.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced the removal of all tariffs and restrictions on Scotch, following King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States. DETAIL: On Thursday, President Trump announced the removal of all tariffs on Scotch following the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States. The President credited the King’s influence for his decision to lift the tariffs: “I just took all the restrictions off, so Scotland and Kentucky can start dealing again. And I did it in honor of the King and Queen who just left.” The removal of the restrictions has been hailed by distillers on both sides of the Atlantic. The President’s decision comes as American…Open
Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.
