Episode Details

1) Iran protests & potential U.S. response

• White House reportedly weighing airstrikes to deter/stop crackdowns; diplomacy “first option” remains open.
• President Trump’s statements suggest a “red line” on Iranian forces killing unarmed protesters; he warns of hitting Iran “very hard” if that line is crossed.
• Iran’s foreign ministry is said to confirm ongoing communication with the U.S. special envoy despite no formal relations.

2) Anti‑ICE protests & Minneapolis incident

• Anti‑ICE groups are “professional agitators” and claims the administration will identify funding sources.
• Reports of hundreds to 1,000 additional federal officers sent to Minneapolis; DHS leadership frames the incident as self‑defense and domestic‑terrorism‑like; Minneapolis’ mayor disputes this portrayal and argues the city is relatively safe.
• Descriptions include video of crowd‑control tactics (tear gas/pepper balls) near a federal facility and tactics by activists (e.g., blocking vehicles, whistles).

3) Venezuela operation & alleged “sonic weapon”

• An alleged guard at a Caracas base claims U.S. forces used advanced tech: drone swarms, ~20 operators from ~8 helicopters, and a debilitating sound wave causing bleeding and incapacitation.
• The narrative says the White House press secretary amplified the eyewitness interview on social media, but also notes no immediate Pentagon confirmation when asked.

4) Mexico & cartel strategy

• Trump is quoted asserting cartels control parts of Mexico, warning that maritime interdictions will push traffickers to land routes, which the U.S. is prepared to counter.
• Mentions offers to deploy U.S. troops to assist Mexican leadership against trafficking; frames future actions as national security priorities linked to the fentanyl crisis.

5) Cuba’s posture post‑Venezuela

• Cuban regime supporters issued threats should the U.S. attempt similar operations in Cuba; Trump is quoted declaring zero oil/money will flow from Venezuela to Cuba going forward.