The Situation Report for May 8, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers escalating conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, as well as new developments in the Trump Administration’s domestic and military agenda. All the most important news you might have missed in under 15 minutes.
President Trump closes the Ukraine critical minerals deal
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Israel’s plan for complete control of Gaza
Department of Education resumes collections for student loan borrowers
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Supreme Court allows President Trump’s military transgender ban to take affect
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