American journalist, lawyer, and media personality navigating political discourse
Recent polls show 100% of MAGA voters support Trump and the Iran military strikes, with support within the GOP slightly increasing. Despite widespread disapproval among the broader public, Trump's core base remains unwavering, highlighting his strong influence over the movement even as opposition grows nationally.
A heated exchange among prominent conservative figures, including Megyn Kelly, Mark Levin, and Donald Trump, has intensified amid disagreements over the Iran conflict and broader political loyalties. The feud highlights divisions within the American right and the influence of media personalities on political discourse.
Joe Kent has resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying he cannot support the Iran war. He has alleged Israel and its American allies pressured the administration into taking action. The FBI is investigating whether he leaked classified materials. Kent has given media interviews asserting there are unanswered questions about Kirk’s death and related inquiries.
The annual conservative conference CPAC in Texas saw notable absences, including Donald Trump, amid shifting dynamics within the Republican Party. Discussions focus on future leadership, Iran, and the party’s direction post-Trump, with new figures like Liz Truss making appearances and debates about the party's ideological future.
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, Donald Trump has been posting increasingly erratic messages on Truth Social. He has shared AI images depicting himself as Jesus, made inflammatory threats against Iran, and criticized conservative figures who have distanced themselves from him. Experts suggest his behavior reflects a detachment from reality, raising concerns about his mental state and the stability of his administration.
President Trump has publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing the Iran war and has posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a healer, which has sparked widespread backlash from religious and political figures. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over US foreign policy and religious symbolism.
Congress has approved a short-term extension of a FISA surveillance authority, sending the temporary patch to President Donald Trump after negotiations stalled over warrant protections and unrelated provisions. Lawmakers have been holding marathon overnight sessions and face a fraught path to a longer-term renewal that Republicans and the Senate are disputing.
Recent polls have shown President Trump’s approval ratings have dropped into the mid-30s while public concern about inflation and fuel costs has increased after the war with Iran has driven global energy prices higher; voters are expressing widespread disapproval of his handling of the economy and the Iran strikes as midterms approach.
Trump has claimed he has passed a cognitive assessment, while allies and opponents accuse him of political manoeuvring as criticism of his health and approach to foreign policy intensifies across conservative circles and media figures.
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has repeatedly downplayed a 2028 presidency, stating her broader ambition is to change the country and defend long‑standing policy priorities, including single‑payer healthcare and workers’ rights. Polls show continued interest in her as a future national figure, but she emphasizes daily actions over titles.