The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion so far and that number is set to go up, according to a new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Also, the Wall Street Journal reports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants fit, well-groomed troops at his upcoming speech. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar and retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey join Stephanie Ruhle to share more details and analysis.
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena reveals the GOP's weaknesses ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump is campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina's Senate race. MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali, New York Times White House Correspondent Luke Broadwater and Puck Congressional Correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell join Stephanie Ruhle to share their analysis.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, who President Trump tapped to serve as U.S. surgeon general, will testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday morning. Saphier, a media personality, was the third person Trump picked for the role, after his two previous nominees failed to receive Senate support. Her nomination, however, did not come without controversy — including disclosing investments made in the tobacco and pharma industries and reports that she scraped her social media of content criticizing the president. Two other health nominees with also face Senate questioning. The confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will give remarks Wednesday morning as Democrats hope to retake control of Congress after November’s midterms, now less than two months away, and capitalize on backlash to President Trump’s agenda. The House passed its third Iran war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, seeking to bring an end to the more than six-month-long war with Iran. Concerns over rapidly evolving AI, Trump’s immigration and foreign policy agendas and affordability have provided fodder for the party. Jeffries also facing another round of defections. He will be joined by other Democratic lawmakers at the press conference. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer joined “Wake Up America” to discuss the Senate’s packed agenda heading into the pre-election stretch, including GOP efforts to rein in wasteful SNAP spending and state accountability for overpayments.
The man, who court documents identified by his initials, A.N., died of a fentanyl overdose on Jan. 3, 2023, while he was on leave and staying in a recreational vehicle in San Leandro, Calif.
