05-06-2026
House Democrats led by Representative Joaquin Castro demand public U.S. acknowledgment of Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program amid the Iran conflict. The Trump administration proposes sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz access to Iran in exchange for a 12-year uranium enrichment moratorium to end the war.
05-05-2026
President Trump announces the end of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign in Iran, after two months of engagement without battlefield victories or secured objectives. The Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, with $50 billion in costs and soaring U.S. gas prices highlighting the war’s economic fallout.
05-04-2026
Tucker Carlson expresses regret for interviewing Nick Fuentes, viewing it as a distraction from major issues like the Iran war and economic reforms. President Trump announces a plan to clear trapped ships from the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats, pivoting to insurance incentives instead of naval escorts.