Fallout from the Iran war has created economic woes ahead of the midterms. The panel discusses Trump’s goals in the Middle East and the effects they may have on control of Congress.
Clip: What the Iran war’s economic fallout means for the midterms
May. 01, 2026 AT 8:45 p.m. EDT
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Clip: Two sides of Trump’s reaction to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Trump spoke of unity in the immediate aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past Saturday, but the days that followed saw a return to business as usual. The panel discusses the president’s reactions and relationship with the press.
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