Trump Threatens Iran's Power Grid

Donald Trump is promising a lightning-fast conclusion to the Iran campaign, insisting all military objectives will be met “shortly.” But with oil prices jumping above $110 a barrel and Asian markets rattled, the economic fallout is already hitting home. Only a third of Americans believe he has a real plan, and most think the military response is over the top—raising big questions about whether Trump can declare victory without sparking a domestic backlash over gas prices and economic pain.

There’s another wrinkle: at home, Trump is tightening his grip on the Justice Department, firing Attorney General Pam Bondi amid scandals and installing his loyal deputy, Todd Blanche. This move amps up pressure on prosecutors and signals an even more aggressive posture against political adversaries, but it could also backfire if the courts toss out more high-profile cases—fueling criticism and legal chaos. Meanwhile, his controversial executive order on mail-in voting is already facing legal pushback from state officials and the ACLU, setting up a messy battle over election rules just months before November.

The episode draws on sharp analysis from The Economist, CNAS, and Reuters, and features real-time takes on Trump’s push to stamp his name across Florida’s infrastructure, including the headline-grabbing move to rename Palm Beach International Airport.

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