Iran Peace Talks, Oil Shock, Trump Poll Drop & Fed Fight

In today’s White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the biggest stories shaping Washington and the global stage. A high-stakes new round of peace talks with Iran is set to begin, as Vice President JD Vance leads negotiations aimed at ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as the U.S. military blockade continues and threats escalate on both sides. Back home, the economic impact is already being felt. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns that gas prices may remain elevated for months, with uncertainty surrounding global oil supply and shipping routes. At the same time, new polling shows President Trump’s approval rating hitting a second-term low, raising questions about political momentum heading into a pivotal election cycle. Plus, a major showdown is brewing in the Senate over Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee, Kevin Warsh, as Republican resistance threatens to stall the confirmation process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.