As tensions escalate in the Middle East and the United States builds up its forces in the Persian Gulf, how does President Donald Trump say negotiations with Iran are going?

How close are we to a potential U.S. military strike on Iran? How would the president prevent it from turning into a prolonged war? We hear from retired U.S. Marine Colonel William Dunn.

The Pentagon demands unrestricted access to Anthropic’s Claude AI model, saying it is a matter of national security. Meanwhile, the Department of War announces that Scouting America will change its policy on transgender youth. We discuss with Jenna Arnold and John Deaton.

New steps are being taken to crack down on health care fraud, as investigators and journalists continue to uncover issues nationwide. We hear from Mehek Cooke, who’s been on the ground in Ohio.