Escalation or Negotiations? From NATO To The Middle East and Congress: Plus, The Hidden Story Within A Story Of The Trump Family-DOJ Settlement

A drone strike in Romania near the Russia-Ukraine war that injured two people. More strikes exchanged in the Middle East between Iran, the U.S. and beyond. Congress returns to Capitol Hill in a heightened-election season. Escalation runs rampant. But will negotiations find a way? Meanwhile, an unprecedented Trump-family IRS lawsuit settlement creating a $1.8B “de-weaponization” fund and broad tax-review protections, now meets critical challenge. 00:00 Week of Escalation 01:53 Ukraine Spillover Fears 05:08 Middle East Strikes 07:32 Congress Returns to Fight 11:12 Cabinet on Capitol Hill 13:39 Immigration Funding Standoff 15:26 Trump IRS Lawsuit Basics 18:47 Settlement and Deweaponization Fund 24:52 Judges Challenge Settlement 28:41 Congress Fallout and Guardrails 30:09 Pardons Comparison Explained 33:16 Curiosity Over Commentary 35:48 Wrap Up and Community SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews