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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Large wildfire prompts thousands to flee Washington State

Thousands of residents in Spokane County, Washington are under evacuation orders as the Old Trails Fire grows due to strong winds and high temperatures. There has been zero containment of the fire so far. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Rep. Sessions is optimistic on Iran back and forth as Trump pauses planned strikes | The Hill Sunday

The President once again hesitates when it comes to striking Iran, but how badly is the conflict hurting him politically? Rep. Pete Sessions joins us on The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt. #trump #iran #iranwar #israel #houseofreps

AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Ossoff: The next thing, or "Great White Hype" for Dems?

Jon Ossoff is having a moment. But some Democratic insiders are questioning whether he's the real deal — or if a few slickly produced videos are making him look like more of a political juggernaut than he is. Why it matters: The Georgia senator, 39, has catapulted into the 2028 conversation by making liberals on social media swoon over his viral clips of high-energy rallies and sharp takedowns of President Trump and Republicans. - Our conversations with Democratic strategists in Georgia and beyond — as well as aides to his potential 2028 rivals — revealed a mix of respect for Ossoff's digital skills and skepticism that they add up to a serious presidential campaign-in-waiting. - One Georgia Democrat went so far as to compare…

What was Jon Ossoff's official response to rumors regarding a 2028 presidential campaign?
An Ossoff spokesperson noted that the Senator told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this summer that he has "zero interest in running for president in 2028" and referred to 2028 speculation as "fantasy football" that serves as a distraction from the goal of midterm victory.
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What issues related to Israel have caused political friction for Senator Jon Ossoff?
Ossoff has faced scrutiny for voting against two of Senator Bernie Sanders' amendments that would have blocked $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel, following previous votes that were seen as limiting arms sales. Additionally, his 2024 financial disclosure noted ownership of bonds in the state of Israel totaling between $1,001 and $15,000, which has led to potential attacks from the left.
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What specific policy positions have caused some progressives to distance themselves from Jon Ossoff?
Some Democrats believe progressives may turn away from Ossoff because he has opposed policies such as Medicare for All and the abolishing of ICE.
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How did Senator Raphael Warnock's performance in the 2021 runoff election impact Jon Ossoff's political trajectory?
Some Democratic strategists, including Rich McDaniel, argue that Warnock's performance in the 2021 runoff pulled Ossoff across the finish line, suggesting Ossoff's rise was aided by Warnock's coattails rather than occurring independently.
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What criticisms have Democratic strategists raised regarding Jon Ossoff's media presence and communication style?
Critics argue that his videos consist largely of prepared speeches rather than off-the-cuff remarks, and they suggest he has not been active on the podcast circuit like other potential 2028 contenders, instead sticking to predictable environments like the liberal network MS Now or TMZ. Additionally, progressive operative Kyle Tharp noted that his team uses "perfectly choreographed clips" to fuel a "hype machine."
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What is the current political standing of Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff regarding his 2024 reelection campaign against Republican Rep. Mike Collins?
Polls indicate that Ossoff is leading Mike Collins by up to double digits.
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