Zohran and NY Terror; Trump navigates volatility around Iran; Virginia votes on gerrymandering

Today on the 10 Minute Drill, we start by honoring six American service members during a dignified transfer ceremony. Then we turn to the latest developments in the Iran conflict, where officials say Iran’s navy has been rendered largely combat ineffective and retaliatory ballistic missile attacks have dropped dramatically. We discuss what that means for the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices, and volatile financial markets, along with reactions from military veterans and national security leaders. Next, we break down the fallout from the DHS shutdown, which is already triggering flight delays and security concerns at U.S. airports, even as bomb threats in Kansas City and Nashville highlight the risks of disrupting homeland security operations. We also cover a potential terror attack in New York City, after the NYPD confirmed a device thrown in Manhattan was a real improvised explosive device capable of causing serious injury or death. Investigators are now examining whether the suspects were inspired by ISIS and looking into possible international connections. On the political front, we examine the escalating fight over Virginia’s congressional redistricting, including accusations of extreme gerrymandering, controversial ballot language, and maps critics say dramatically reshape the state’s political landscape. We also dive into chaos inside the Democratic Party, as donors and operatives question new DNC chair Ken Martin’s leadership and reporting suggests Kamala Harris may still be positioning herself for a 2028 presidential run. Finally, we look at Gavin Newsom’s latest idea—a $19 million taxpayer-funded campaign promoting California to counter what his administration calls “misinformation,” raising questions about politics, priorities, and a potential presidential bid. All that and more in today’s 10 Minute Drill. Time Stamps:  0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Trump honors 6 fallen heroes from Iran conflict  0:51 - Iran update at 9 days  3:23 - shutdown trouble gets real  4:44 - media, Zohran downplay terror in NYC  7:57 - Virginia gerrymander - Spanberger’s flip flop 9:01 - Virginia gerrymander - Fairfax County dominance 9:56 - Virginia gerrymander - Meet corrupt Dan Helmer  10:56 - Virginia gerrymander - lying in a ballot question  11:40 - Democrats in some trouble / return of Kamala 13:35 - Gavin Newsom’s Zoolander Problem