The race for the Senate has become a toss-up. Here’s why.
Summary
Gideon Resnick covers the New Hampshire Senate primary, noting Democrats' optimism for a majority despite tough math. The episode details a coalition of 12 countries, led by the UK, imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements and Israel's subsequent diplomatic backlash. It also examines a new AP report revealing Americans lost $16 billion to online scams in 2025, highlighting the emotional toll and lack of recourse for victims. Finally, the show touches on escalating Middle East tensions, the Smithsonian's leadership retirement, and a recent heist at a French museum.
Topics discussed
Morning headlines: Senate race, UK sanctions, and scams
New Hampshire primary results and candidates
New Hampshire race dynamics and Republican optimism
Democratic strategy and the path to Senate majority
Impact of Trump approval and key battleground states
Challenges in holding Georgia and Michigan seats
Texas spending war and Republican midterm convention
12 countries announce sanctions on Israeli settlements
UK Foreign Secretary Miliband's speech on occupation
Miliband addresses anti-Semitism and support for Israel
Israeli reaction and closure of British consulate
US Ambassador Huckabee criticizes UK sanctions
Economic impact and Israel's growing isolation
Assessment of Israel as an international pariah
Report: $16 billion lost to online scams in 2025
Who is targeted: diverse victims and AI-driven scams
Emotional toll and victim blaming among scam victims
Sophisticated criminal operations and psychological manipulation
FBI efforts and the gap between crime and resources
Lack of recourse and bank liability issues
Tax implications for scam victims under new laws
Congressional debate on reinstating tax deductions
Middle East: US strikes and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Smithsonian director Lonnie Bunch announces retirement
White House pressure and Smithsonian board response
Heist at Renoir Museum on the French Riviera
French museum security plans and upcoming story preview
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