05-01-2026 - Iran’s ‘Stuck’ War, $1+ Gas Spikes & Pentagon’s Massive AI Power Grab

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has revised Iran negotiations to prioritize strict nuclear limits as President Trump weighs possible new strikes, despite Iran showing greater flexibility on ceasefire terms and signaling readiness for further talks through Pakistani mediation. While the administration claims hostilities have ended to avoid War Powers restrictions, military options remain active, regional instability continues to disrupt global oil markets and spike U.S. gas prices, and domestic political battles over tariffs, AI defense contracts, and redistricting are intensifying alongside the broader geopolitical crisis.