President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran. Source: nytimes.com

Petras Katinas, an energy researcher at the Royal United Services Institute, said Kharg Island was critical to funding Iran’s government and military. Source: fortune.com

Defense Secretary Hegseth says the U.S. will offer “no quarter and no mercy” in the conflict with Iran, a violation of international law and rules of engagement. Former CIA Director John Brennan and New York Times Washington Correspondent Charlie Savage join Alex Witt to analyze the Iran conflict and Hegseth’s comments. Source: ms.now

Former Pentagon senior official Justin Fulcher discusses the strategic importance of Iran’s Kharg Island and the impact of the large-scale U.S. strike on the island on ‘Fox Report.’ Source: foxnews.com

US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’ Source: theguardian.com

An exclusive look at how we designed this week’s cover Source: economist.com