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Enten runs all the numbers on Iran war: From Kharg to Trump 0 (0)

As his Iran war reaches a one-month crossroads, President Donald Trump argues he’s fashioning a way out — even if there’s no proof one exists. From approval ratings to record Google searches to economic impacts, CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs all the numbers on the Iran war. 0:00 Harry Enten identifies two key Iran-related terms being searched on Google 1:10 How much has the Iran war spiked gas prices? 1:56 The Dow Jones has entered correction territory 3:30 Public support for US ground troops invading Iran 4:40 War net approval rating a month in: Bush vs. Trump 5:58 [See More…]

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Bolton reacts to Trump’s latest Iran threat: ‘I wouldn’t recommend that’ 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” key Iranian energy infrastructure. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton reacts to the state of the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s latest threat to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. Military analyst Malcolm Davis and Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez also weigh in. 0:00 President Trump issues a new threat to Iran 0:31 Bolton on whether Trump should order strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure 1:38 [See More…]

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The real consequences of Trump’s Iran war flip-flops | Fareed’s Take 0 (0)

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria compares President Trump’s chaotic Iran policy changes to Barack Obama’s flip-flop on his 2012 “red line” policy for Syria. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), also weighs in on the Trump administration’s peace proposal to Iran, which is believed to include prohibitions on Iran having a nuclear weapon. 0:00 How does Barack Obama’s Syria flip-flop compare with Trump’s chaotic Iran policies? 2:00 Are Trump’s policies being graded on a curve? 4:02 How Trump’s Iran decisions have impacted US credibility 5:25 IAEA chief on Trump’s nuclear demands for Iran 8:20 Can Iran rebuild [See More…]

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Comedians size up Trump’s Iran ultimatum & Hegseth’s throttle | Have I Got News For You 0 (0)

Host Roy Wood Jr. and the “Have I Got News For You” panel take shots at President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s preference to negotiate with JD Vance and House Republicans’ rejection of a DHS funding bill. “Have I Got News For You” regularly airs Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT and streams on HBO Max the following day. 0:00 Comedians on Trump’s claim that the US has already won the war with Iran 1:37 Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran and then changes his terms twice 4:14 Which Trump aides does Iran want to negotiate with? [See More…]

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Enten: Even Fox News poll shows Trump’s Iran war is unpopular 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines public approval for President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, US lawmakers weigh in on Trump’s Iran war, and Republican Rep. Cory Mills (FL) argues that the military operation in Iran is not a war. 0:00 Harry Enten reacts to Trump losing support in new Fox News poll on Iran 1:32 Approval for Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict drops lower 3:03 Republican and Democrat House members comment on the Iran conflict 7:04 Would US troops on the ground in Iran mean war? Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Iran #News [See More…]

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‘Really big signs’: Enten on FL Dem adding to string of special election flips 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down Democrat Emily Gregory’s win in the Palm Beach special state House election district that includes President Donald Trump’s Florida home of Mar-a-Lago. Also, Democratic and Republican strategists debate the impact Democrats’ special election wins will have in the 2026 midterm elections this Fall. 0:00 Enten compares FL Dems’ margin of victory in Trump’s home district to 2024 results 1:37 How are Democrats faring nationwide in recent special elections? 3:43 GOP strategist on how special elections may impact midterm races 7:59 Democratic strategist says the Florida House result is “a flashing red light” [See More…]

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US expected to send ~1,000 paratroopers to Middle East 0 (0)

Approximately 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in talks with Iran to end the conflict. 0:00 CNN chief national security analyst reports on US Army paratrooper deployment 2:00 Former US Naval intelligence officer Malcolm Nance breaks down the meaning of the new deployment 4:12 How would US paratroopers be used in the Iran conflict? 6:11 Nance says US war planners are “winging [See More…]

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Enten: Trump’s 2nd term saw 40x more govt. shutdown time than other presidents 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten notes that the federal government has been at least partially shut down for 20% of President Trump’s second term, 40 times the average of all other presidents since 1981. Meanwhile, the GOP plan to end the partial shutdown “seems to be acceptable” according to a White House official. Republican lawmakers emerged from a White House meeting on Monday night with a plan to fund DHS — all except a small portion of the immigration enforcement budget, in a concession to Democrats. Then, once that’s passed, Republicans plan to muscle through a partisan bill without [See More…]

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How Iran flipped the economics of war against US | Fareed’s Take 0 (0)

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria examines Iran’s military response to US, Israeli airstrikes and says that it represents a new military architecture that is challenging the old model of military supremacy. Fareed also speaks with former head of the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence about likelihood of Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon as a result of the current conflict. 0:00 Fareed says Iran’s drone use represents a shift in the economics of war 4:17 Is industrial scale the new currency in modern warfare? 6:13 Will the Iran conflict push Iran to pursue nuclear weapons? 9:55 What’s next for the Iran conflict? [See More…]

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Enten: Key allies ‘absolutely despise’ US action in Iran 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down international support for US military action in Iran as President Donald Trump is asking for other countries to help secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. CNN This Morning’s panel discusses international response to Trump’s request for assistance, and a former US national security official weighs in on what it would take to build a coalition. 0:00 How US allies view the war in Iran 2:56 The panel compares Trump’s ‘unwilling’ coalition to the Bush era 7:06 Global affairs analyst on the steps to build a coalition Watch more CNN here: [See More…]