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190 days into the Iran war, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin and pushing a new Russia-Ukraine peace push instead, even as CENTCOM strikes Iranian tankers in retaliation for Navy warship attacks, gas and diesel prices hit record highs, the midterms sit 59 days out, and the administration fights a block on Trump's postal order.

190 days into the Iran war, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin and pushing a new Russia-Ukraine peace push instead, even as CENTCOM strikes Iranian tankers in retaliation for Navy warship attacks, gas and diesel prices hit record highs, the midterms sit 59 days out, and the administration fights a block on Trump's postal order.

New details on Trump's Venezuela oil deal. And in Canada, Doug Ford escalates the Lake Ontario naming fight with a new sign. With 65 days to the midterms, there’s new insight on Democrats' priorities if they retake the House, and more on the Iran war.

New details on Trump's Venezuela oil deal. And in Canada, Doug Ford escalates the Lake Ontario naming fight with a new sign. With 65 days to the midterms, there’s new insight on Democrats' priorities if they retake the House, and more on the Iran war.

New details on Trump's Venezuela oil deal. And in Canada, Doug Ford escalates the Lake Ontario naming fight with a new sign. With 65 days to the midterms, there’s new insight on Democrats' priorities if they retake the House, and more on the Iran war.

President Trump announced an oil deal with Venezuela, which he claims will double U.S. reserves and bring down gas prices. Meanwhile, a rally in Dorchester, Massachusetts for Senator Ed Markey ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Featured Markey supporters included Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Lastly, more tariffs to come in the U.S.-Canada trade war.

President Trump announced an oil deal with Venezuela which he claims will double U.S. reserves and bring down gas prices. Meanwhile, a rally in Dorchester, Massachusetts for Senator Ed Markey ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Featured Markey supporters included Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Lastly, more tariffs to come in the U.S.-Canada trade war.

President Trump announced an oil deal with Venezuela which he claims will double U.S. reserves and bring down gas prices. Meanwhile, a rally in Dorchester, Massachusetts for Senator Ed Markey ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Featured Markey supporters included Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Lastly, more tariffs to come in the U.S.-Canada trade war.

President Trump attends the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, fairgoers give their takes on presidential politics to MS NOW’s Alex Tabet at the Iowa State Fair, and new outrage in Puerto Rico as residents protest the government’s response to an ongoing water and electricity crisis.

President Trump attends the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, fairgoers give their takes on presidential politics to MS NOW’s Alex Tabet at the Iowa State Fair, and new outrage in Puerto Rico as residents protest the government’s response to an ongoing water and electricity crisis.

President Trump attends the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, fairgoers give their takes on presidential politics to MS NOW’s Alex Tabet at the Iowa State Fair, and new outrage in Puerto Rico as residents protest the government’s response to an ongoing water and electricity crisis.

The U.S imposes 50% tariffs on Canada after negotiations collapse overnight, a federal judge sets a hearing for next week in an emergency motion to prevent the re-attachment of President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, and the Supreme Court issues an order to allow the construction of the White House ballroom—for now.

The U.S imposes 50% tariffs on Canada after negotiations collapse overnight, a federal judge sets a hearing for next week in an emergency motion to prevent the re-attachment of President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, and the Supreme Court issues an order to allow the construction of the White House ballroom—for now.

The U.S imposes 50% tariffs on Canada after negotiations collapse overnight, a federal judge sets a hearing for next week in an emergency motion to prevent the re-attachment of President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, and the Supreme Court issues an order to allow the construction of the White House ballroom—for now.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: A new Axios report reveals the secret backchannels the White House created to try to reach a deal to end the Iran War, new details on the CENTCOM commander’s visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Attorney General Todd Blanche declines to separate his office from the White House.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: A new Axios report reveals the secret backchannels the White House created to try to reach a deal to end the Iran War, new details on the CENTCOM commander’s visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Attorney General Todd Blanche declines to separate his office from the White House.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: A new Axios report reveals the secret backchannels the White House created to try to reach a deal to end the Iran War, new details on the CENTCOM commander’s visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Attorney General Todd Blanche declines to separate his office from the White House.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Trump says the USS Lincoln’s record-setting 240 straight days at sea is “not nearly long enough,” Democrats approve their 2028 presidential primary calendar, and newly released renderings of the White House ballroom show golden seals around its facade.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Trump says the USS Lincoln’s record-setting 240 straight days at sea is “not nearly long enough,” Democrats approve their 2028 presidential primary calendar, and newly released renderings of the White House ballroom show golden seals around its facade.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Trump says the USS Lincoln’s record-setting 240 straight days at sea is “not nearly long enough,” Democrats approve their 2028 presidential primary calendar, and newly released renderings of the White House ballroom show golden seals around its facade.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Paused military strikes in Iran, “perimeters of a deal,” according to President Trump, and more on Todd Blanche’s general nomination scheduled for a vote on Tuesday.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Paused military strikes in Iran, “perimeters of a deal,” according to President Trump, and more on Todd Blanche’s general nomination scheduled for a vote on Tuesday.

Today on Alex Witt Reports: Paused military strikes in Iran, “perimeters of a deal,” according to President Trump, and more on Todd Blanche’s general nomination scheduled for a vote on Tuesday.

The DOJ says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage wasn’t vandalism, Trump targets GOP senators over Todd Blanche’s nomination delay, fallout from reports of $800 million in Trump donations and the U.S. probes Iran’s alleged role in cyberattacks on water systems in seven states.

The DOJ says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage wasn’t vandalism, Trump targets GOP senators over Todd Blanche’s nomination delay, fallout from reports of $800 million in Trump donations and the U.S. probes Iran’s alleged role in cyberattacks on water systems in seven states.

The DOJ says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage wasn’t vandalism, Trump targets GOP senators over Todd Blanche’s nomination delay, fallout from reports of $800 million in Trump donations and the U.S. probes Iran’s alleged role in cyberattacks on water systems in seven states.

With 100 days until the midterms, Democrats are focusing on inflation, gas prices and the war in Iran. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers remain divided over the war as concerns grow over U.S. munition stockpiles.

With 100 days until the midterms, Democrats are focusing on inflation, gas prices and the war in Iran. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers remain divided over the war as concerns grow over U.S. munition stockpiles.

With 100 days until the midterms, Democrats are focusing on inflation, gas prices and the war in Iran. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers remain divided over the war as concerns grow over U.S. munition stockpiles.

President Trump says he'll consider resuming a full-scale war with Iran after meeting with top aides to discuss military options on Friday. Meanwhile, analysts are in place to discuss Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms.

President Trump says he'll consider resuming a full-scale war with Iran after meeting with top aides to discuss military options on Friday. Meanwhile, analysts are in place to discuss Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms.

President Trump says he'll consider resuming a full-scale war with Iran after meeting with top aides to discuss military options on Friday. Meanwhile, analysts are in place to discuss Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged airstrikes for the eighth consecutive day, new reaction to President Trump’s primetime address, Todd Blanche faces another deadline in his Senate confirmation process, and elevated security for the World Cup final with Trump in attendance.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged airstrikes for the eighth consecutive day, new reaction to President Trump’s primetime address, Todd Blanche faces another deadline in his Senate confirmation process, and elevated security for the World Cup final with Trump in attendance.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged airstrikes for the eighth consecutive day, new reaction to President Trump’s primetime address, Todd Blanche faces another deadline in his Senate confirmation process, and elevated security for the World Cup final with Trump in attendance.

Two U.S. service members are dead, and another is missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan. Plus, Todd Blanche met with Epstein survivors this week and nationwide protests following two deadly ICE shootings.

Two U.S. service members are dead, and another is missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan. Plus, Todd Blanche met with Epstein survivors this week and nationwide protests following two deadly ICE shootings.

Two U.S. service members are dead, and another is missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan. Plus, Todd Blanche met with Epstein survivors this week and nationwide protests following two deadly ICE shootings.

Flags are at half-staff honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 after a sudden illness. Tributes for the late senator pour in as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran following strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Flags are at half-staff honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 after a sudden illness. Tributes for the late senator pour in as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran following strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Flags are at half-staff honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 after a sudden illness. Tributes for the late senator pour in as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran following strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, mounting questions surrounding Kash Patel, new developments in the case of the man killed by ICE in Houston, and another round of intelligence official purges. Alex Witt and our experts are in place to discuss.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, mounting questions surrounding Kash Patel, new developments in the case of the man killed by ICE in Houston, and another round of intelligence official purges. Alex Witt and our experts are in place to discuss.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, mounting questions surrounding Kash Patel, new developments in the case of the man killed by ICE in Houston, and another round of intelligence official purges. Alex Witt and our experts are in place to discuss.

President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.

The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.

Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.

Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.

Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.

As the Iran agreement awaits signature, Israel conducts new strikes in southern Lebanon. Our team of experts discuss how the strikes could threaten advanced talks.

As the Iran agreement awaits signature, Israel conducts new strikes in southern Lebanon. Our team of experts discuss how the strikes could threaten advanced talks.

As the Iran agreement awaits signature, Israel conducts new strikes in southern Lebanon. Our team of experts discuss how the strikes could threaten advanced talks.

President Trump says the U.S.-Iran peace memorandum will be signed tomorrow, a move that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tomorrow is also Trump’s UFC event on the White House’s South Lawn.

A U.S.-Iran deal is potentially within reach, according to both sides. Our team of experts outlines what’s next in the days ahead.

President Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center. Trump also claimed a diplomatic “win” with Iran.

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