Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.

Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
1) President Trump sought to stop attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East after Israel and Iran struck key targets, fueling concern that a prolonged war will cause lasting damage to oil and gas infrastructure. Iran unleashed waves of retaliatory strikes on projects in Arab countries across the Persian Gulf overnight into Thursday after its prized South Pars gas field — part of the world’s largest gas field shared with Qatar — came under Israeli fire, jolting markets.
2) A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.
3) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear the US central bank won’t cut interest rates again until inflation resumes cooling. And that’s before it even starts considering the possible impact of the war in the Middle East.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) President Trump sought to stop attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East after Israel and Iran struck key targets, fueling concern that a prolonged war will cause lasting damage to oil and gas infrastructure. Iran unleashed waves of retaliatory strikes on projects in Arab countries across the Persian Gulf overnight into Thursday after its prized South Pars gas field &mdash; part of the world&rsquo;s largest gas field shared with Qatar &mdash; came under Israeli fire, jolting markets. 2) A Qatari complex housing the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf. 3) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear the US central bank won&rsquo;t cut interest rates again until inflation resumes cooling. And that&rsquo;s before it even starts considering the possible impact of the war in the Middle East.

Trump Calls for Iran De-escalation; Oil and LNG Jump

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
1) Iranian attacks on Israel and Arab states in the Persian Gulf continued overnight into Wednesday, while President Donald Trump said the US could end the war with the Islamic Republic “in the near future.”Iran launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It also struck Tel Aviv and killed two people.
2) President Donald Trump is desperate to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease a growing global energy crisis. He won’t achieve that easily without a ceasefire in the war on Iran.Iran’s sporadic attacks on vessels and the threat of mines have cut traffic in the vital waterway to a trickle, effectively putting Tehran, not outside naval forces, in charge of the flow. The strait carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supplies, and the disruption has led to production cuts, fuel shortages and price increases from Asia to Europe and Africa.
3) Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for the state’s US Senate seat on Tuesday, beating a rival who far out-spent her and handing a victory to her boss and potential 2028 presidential candidate, Governor JB Pritzker.With more than 80% of the ballots counted, Stratton garnered 40% while Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi took 33%, according to Decision Desk HQ. Representative Robin Kelly, who some Democrats thought would undercut support for Stratton, trailed with 18%.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iranian attacks on Israel and Arab states in the Persian Gulf continued overnight into Wednesday, while President Donald Trump said the US could end the war with the Islamic Republic &ldquo;in the near future.&rdquo;Iran launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It also struck Tel Aviv and killed two people. 2) President Donald Trump is desperate to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease a growing global energy crisis. He won&rsquo;t achieve that easily without a ceasefire in the war on Iran.Iran&rsquo;s sporadic attacks on vessels and the threat of mines have cut traffic in the vital waterway to a trickle, effectively putting Tehran, not outside naval forces, in charge of the flow. The strait carries about a fifth of the world&rsquo;s oil supplies, and the disruption has led to production cuts, fuel shortages and price increases from Asia to Europe and Africa. 3) Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for the state&rsquo;s US Senate seat on Tuesday, beating a rival who far out-spent her and handing a victory to her boss and potential 2028 presidential candidate, Governor JB Pritzker.With more than 80% of the ballots counted, Stratton garnered 40% while Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi took 33%, according to Decision Desk HQ. Representative Robin Kelly, who some Democrats thought would undercut support for Stratton, trailed with 18%.

Iran Vows Revenge; Trump Says War May End Soon

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
1) Iran set a massive natural gas field in the United Arab Emirates ablaze as it steps up attacks on key energy sites, while US President Donald Trump appealed to allies and the likes of China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
2) President Donald Trump’s request for a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is a likely welcome development for Beijing, even as it threatens to inject new uncertainty into ties between the world’s two largest economies.
3) US stocks fell and Treasury yields rose after attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East drove a renewed advance in oil prices.Futures for the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% as optimism from the previous session faded. Brent climbed 3.6% toward $104 a barrel after Iran struck energy facilities around the Persian Gulf. Treasuries declined modestly, with the 10-year yield rising one basis point to 4.23%. The dollar was little changed.The US-Israeli war against Iran continues to reverberate, with traders focused on crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices are fueling inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve and other major central bank meetings, with US diesel topping $5 a gallon for the first time since 2022.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran set a massive natural gas field in the United Arab Emirates ablaze as it steps up attacks on key energy sites, while US President Donald Trump appealed to allies and the likes of China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 2) President Donald Trump&rsquo;s request for a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is a likely welcome development for Beijing, even as it threatens to inject new uncertainty into ties between the world&rsquo;s two largest economies. 3) US stocks fell and Treasury yields rose after attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East drove a renewed advance in oil prices.Futures for the S&amp;P 500 dropped 0.3% as optimism from the previous session faded. Brent climbed 3.6% toward $104 a barrel after Iran struck energy facilities around the Persian Gulf. Treasuries declined modestly, with the 10-year yield rising one basis point to 4.23%. The dollar was little changed.The US-Israeli war against Iran continues to reverberate, with traders focused on crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices are fueling inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve and other major central bank meetings, with US diesel topping $5 a gallon for the first time since 2022.

Iran Hits UAE Gas Field; Trump Delays China Summit

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction

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