The Atlantic’s David Frum helps Matt unpack the biggest political stories of the week under Trump’s second term — from shaky foreign policy wins to domestic self-inflicted wounds.

During this conversation, David and Matt cover a TON of ground, including:

— Trump’s tentative Iran deal and the Strait of Hormuz: Why Frum says the U.S. has already lost strategic dominance and Iran remains in control

— Shocking Democratic Senate candidate problems: The “Nazi tattoo” contender in Maine and the leading candidate in New Jersey with Al-Qaeda ties — and how this poisons the national brand

— Trump’s gaudy White House renovations, gold-leaf excess, and the cage-fight spectacle for America’s 250th anniversary — a stark contrast to 1876 and 1976 celebrations

— The proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump and what it reveals about narcissism and drift from founding principles

— Jill Biden’s “horrified” debate night account — stroke fears, the cover-up, and lessons on vice-presidential succession failures from Obama to Harris

— Newt Gingrich now calls the Clinton impeachment a mistake — Frum’s takedown of the revisionism and character questions

— Pentagon preparations for potential Cuba action — humanitarian opportunity or another Trump distraction/war?

— Justice Department investigating E. Jean Carroll’s case funders (Reid Hoffman) and the weaponization pattern

— J.D. Vance grading the Pope’s AI encyclical and why Frum says the VP should stick to non-controversial issues

— 2026 Midterm outlook: Democratic popular vote edge vs. GOP gerrymandering advantage — and why candidate quality could cost Dems the Senate

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