New details from in the room about how Iran diplomacy fell apart; Democrat civil war gets expensive

In the March 4 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest developments surrounding Iran, the collapse of diplomacy, and the growing political fallout both overseas and here at home. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff reveals a stunning moment from negotiations with Iran, explaining that Iranian officials openly bragged about possessing enough highly enriched uranium to produce 11 nuclear weapons — a detail that underscores why diplomacy ultimately failed. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the biggest question surrounding the operation: did Israel force America’s hand? Rubio sets the record straight and explains why the strike was inevitable as Iran approached a dangerous strategic threshold. We also look at the international response, including signals that key European leaders are increasingly aligned with the U.S. position. Back in the United States, the Supreme Court slows California’s efforts involving gender policies and minors, marking an important development in the ongoing national debate over parental rights and state authority. On the political front, new reporting shows House Democrats facing a costly and chaotic primary season, with dozens of incumbents already being challenged and tens of millions of dollars pouring into intra-party fights. Plus: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger digs in after refusing to honor an ICE detainer for an illegal immigrant with a long criminal record who is now accused of murder, and Gavin Newsom complains about California gas prices despite policies critics say have driven refineries out of the state and forced California to import oil through unusual routes. All that and more in today’s 10 Minute Drill. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Iran Diplomacy 3:04 - Rubio & Israel’s Role 5:56 - SCOTUS backs Parental Rights 7:40 - Democrat’s Primary Issues 9:04 - Spanberger Doubles Down 11:13 - Gavin’s Energy Price Hike