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In this episode of Power, Policy & Progress, we break down the biggest stories shaping politics and global affairs. We begin with a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after nearly four months of war and examine what it could mean for regional stability and global oil markets.Back home, new polling suggests President Donald Trump may be losing support among white working-class voters as economic concerns continue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.We also discuss the Justice Department's decision to clear the way for a proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that could reshape the media industry.Finally, we examine President Trump's unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, the debate it sparked, and what it reveals about politics, culture, and voter outreach in America.
By Madison MaynardIn this episode of Power, Policy & Progress, we break down the biggest stories shaping politics and global affairs. We begin with a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after nearly four months of war and examine what it could mean for regional stability and global oil markets.Back home, new polling suggests President Donald Trump may be losing support among white working-class voters as economic concerns continue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.We also discuss the Justice Department's decision to clear the way for a proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that could reshape the media industry.Finally, we examine President Trump's unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, the debate it sparked, and what it reveals about politics, culture, and voter outreach in America.