Kate Sullivan discusses the stalled Iran negotiations, the closed Strait of Hormuz, and Trump's domestic-focused midterm messaging in New York.

Jason Gale explains that the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is caused by a rare strain (Bundibugyo) with no approved vaccine or treatment, and the global response is hampered by cuts to USAID and the CDC.

Patrick De Haan warns that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz makes a $5 national average gas price by July 4th a strong possibility, and $6 by Labor Day if demand doesn't slow.

Clint Henderson notes that while travel demand is still record-breaking, consumers are nearing a breaking point due to rising costs, with 32% saying they may scale back summer plans if prices continue to rise.

Jeremy Konyndyk warns that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is significantly undercounted and will be exceptionally difficult to contain due to the dismantling of USAID, a weakened CDC, and the US withdrawal from the WHO.

Kate Davidson discusses the swearing-in of new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, the pressure from Trump to cut rates, and the growing internal Fed momentum for a potential rate hike due to rising inflation expectations.

Nancy Cook analyzes Trump's primary endorsement power, the creation of a 'YOLO caucus' of lame-duck Republicans willing to defy him, and the challenge for Republicans to appeal to independents given Trump's low approval on the economy.

General Petraeus defines victory in Iran as restoring freedom of navigation without Iranian tolls, but notes core issues like nuclear enrichment remain unaddressed. He emphasizes the need for institutional military change due to drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and warns that reduced U.S. soft power (USAID cuts) undermines long-term security gains.