Iran War, Midterm Tea Leaves, Trump Fires Noem

Mike and Michael open with a discussion of the widening U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and the debate over whether President Trump’s military action constitutes a limited campaign or the start of a broader regional war. Mike argues the strike is risky but legally permissible under the War Powers Resolution and sees multiple plausible rationales for it, while Michael contends it amounts to an illegal war that bypassed Congress and risks unintended consequences both geopolitically and domestically. 

Next, the guys analyze the first major signals from the 2026 midterm cycle after primaries in Texas and North Carol...