Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts on Iran and Russia-Ukraine, some immigration controversies, and President Donald Trump's second-term performance so far.

Picks of the week:

"The Actual Point of the Deportations," by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/)

"Erdogan's New Turkey--and Old?" by Sean McMeekin. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/)

"Will Trade Policy Be America First's Iraq War?" by Jude Russo (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/will-trade-policy-be-america-firsts-iraq-war/)

"Trump's Desperado Mission," by Jude Russo. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trumps-desperado-mission/)