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Iran

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Trump administration strikes Larak Island, advances Venezuela oil stake, and hires influencers

Aug 31, 2026

The Bulwark Daily episode with Tim Miller and Bill Kristol opens with updates on renewed US-Iran fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on Larak Island and Iranian missile responses. It then covers leaks about unsustainable troop levels, base damage in Bahrain, a new US-Venezuela oil venture, Pentagon hiring of conservative influencers, gas prices, midterm polling, data center backlash, and Laura Loomer influence.

▶ Source: The Bulwark

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Trump interview on Fox, Larak Island strike, Venezuela oil deal dominate MeidasTouch segment

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers Trump's Fox interview with Trey Gowdy on midterms, inflation, oil prices, Canada tariffs, and the economy. It discusses a recent US strike on Larak Island, Iranian responses, a Venezuela oil agreement, CENTCOM statements, and a Washington Post report on military dissent. It also references Trump golf posts and alleged MAGA influencer roles at the Pentagon. The broadcast relies on clips from the interview, social media posts, CENTCOM's X account, and Washington Post reporting. No named independent experts appear; sourcing emphasizes administration critics and anonymous officials. The throughline frames Trump and military actions negatively amid ongoing Iran conflict and pre-midterm politics.

▶ Source: MeidasTouch