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    Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on the Iran war's lasting impact on midterm politics

    6/15/2026 - 6:35 pm

    Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's deal with Iran and Vice President Vance's promotion of it, the war's potential impact on the midterm elections and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying he's being investigated by Trump's Justice Department.

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    Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe

    6/15/2026 - 6:55 pm

    The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was center stage in France on Monday, where President Trump joined other world leaders for the G7 summit. Liz Landers reports.

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    How Israelis are responding to Trump's Iran peace plan

    6/15/2026 - 6:50 pm

    President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country's defense minister says forces will not withdraw from Lebanon. As Stephanie Sy reports, Israelis say they're caught in the middle of a bad deal and constant fighting.

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    U.S.-Iran deal a 'strategic defeat' for Israel, Middle East expert says

    6/15/2026 - 6:45 pm

    Where does the Iran deal leave U.S.- Israeli relations and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu? William Brangham discussed that with Aaron David Miller. He's served in both Democratic and Republican administrations and is now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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    News Wrap: Newsom says Trump ordering DOJ to investigate him and wife

    6/15/2026 - 6:40 pm

    In our news wrap Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is using the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, the U.S. military says a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California's Mojave Desert and the British government announced a sweeping social media ban today for teenagers under 16.

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