Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the changing positions of European and Pacific allies concerning their support for efforts to aid the U.S. in efforts to open the Straits of Hormuz. Also, the effect of rising oil prices on the U.S. economy and the political impact on the midterm elections. Then, Attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s promise of continued lawfare if elected president and his endorsement of the platform of a new progressive advocacy group called Project 2029. Plus, the guys discuss the announcement that student loan processing would be transferred from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department and what it means for the future of the DOE. Also, “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week.