In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren, Israel's former Ambassador to the U.S., discuss the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, emphasizing Syria's turmoil, Hezbollah's weakening, and Iran's isolation. They stress the urgency of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions and highlight Israel's strategic moves, including reoccupying parts of the Golan Heights amid regional instability.

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Hezbollah Weakens as Syria’s Era Ends | Hugh Hewitt with Michael Oren

In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States — in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.  With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.

So it’s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.

The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement—and giving Trump a “loss”—matter more than protecting the American people.

Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn’t come at the expense of Americans’ safety.

Our nation’s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States &mdash; in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.&nbsp; With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.
So it&rsquo;s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.
The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement&mdash;and giving Trump a &ldquo;loss&rdquo;&mdash;matter more than protecting the American people.
Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn&rsquo;t come at the expense of Americans&rsquo; safety.
Our nation&rsquo;s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

Carol Platt Liebau: Partisan Posturing Put the Nation at Risk

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The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran — decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.

But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle. 

The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.

Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.

The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what’s right from wrong and will defend the right.

The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran &mdash; decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.
But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle.&nbsp;
The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.
Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.
The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what&rsquo;s right from wrong and will defend the right.

Hugh Hewitt: Defeatist Democrats

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Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime—and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.

During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran’s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.

Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.

Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.

It’s time to go for the jugular.

Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime&mdash;and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.
During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran&rsquo;s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.
Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.
Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.
It&rsquo;s time to go for the jugular.

Ed Morrissey: Kharg Island Checkmate

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Hezbollah Weakens as Syria’s Era Ends | Hugh Hewitt with Michael Oren

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