The Situation Report for June 12, 2025. A startling assassination attempt in Colombia. Iran’s nuclear ambitions put the Middle East on the brink of chaos. And the Trump Administration closes a deal with China, shakes up the CDC, and cracks down on “mostly peaceful protests.” All this and much more analysis from Rep. Dan Crenshaw in just 12 minutes.
Political violence returns to Colombia
Tension mounts with the Iran nuclear negotiations
A new trade truce with China
Secretary RFK Jr. shakes up a controversial CDC vaccine advisory committee
The FBI busts hundreds of child sex predators
President Trump reacts swiftly to the LA riots
The media resurrects “mostly peaceful protests”
Elon makes amends
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