The Situation Report for May 8, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers escalating conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, as well as new developments in the Trump Administration’s domestic and military agenda. All the most important news you might have missed in under 15 minutes.

 

President Trump closes the Ukraine critical minerals deal

 

India launches retaliatory airstrikes against Pakistan

 

Israel’s plan for complete control of Gaza

 

Department of Education resumes collections for student loan borrowers

 

Make Alcatraz Great Again

 

Defense Secretary orders a reduction in Pentagon leadership

 

Supreme Court allows President Trump’s military transgender ban to take affect

 

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