President Trump’s war against Iran has significantly depleted U.S. munitions and his threats to hunt down the "leakers" of this bad news don’t do anything to help the war’s cause. The panel discusses the shortfall and the overall unpopularity of the war.
Clip: Has Trump squandered American military deterrence?
Aug. 07, 2026 AT 8:42 p.m. EDT
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Clip: How will Trump's focus on vanity projects impact the GOP in the midterms?
Trump is facing low approval ratings, a weakening economy and an endless Iran conflict, but his focus seems to be on the Reflecting Pool and renovating the White House. The panel discusses how this will impact the GOP in the midterms.
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