EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 38 MIN
03-06-2026 - No Surrender: Iran Closes the Strait, Oil Surges, Jobs Tank
from Behind The Ballot · host Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic
President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement amid criticism over immigration policy, while the DOJ released additional Epstein files that triggered congressional scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Supreme Court also ruled Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA unconstitutional, potentially forcing more than $175 billion in refunds to companies. Meanwhile, tensions with Iran are escalating as Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. and Israeli tankers, attacked a U.S.-linked vessel, and warned it is prepared for a U.S. ground invasion, driving oil prices above $90 and fueling economic concerns after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February.
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President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement amid criticism over immigration policy, while the DOJ released additional Epstein files that triggered congressional scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Supreme Court also ruled Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA unconstitutional, potentially forcing more than $175 billion in refunds to companies. Meanwhile, tensions with Iran are escalating as Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. and Israeli tankers, attacked a U.S.-linked vessel, and warned it is prepared for a U.S. ground invasion, driving oil prices above $90 and fueling economic concerns after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February.
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