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Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy?

With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran's regime or destroy its military and nuclear capabilities, so is it time for the U.S. to reassess its strategy? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses this with Sina Azodi, Justin Logan, Firas Maksad and Danielle Pletka.

Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. government, has resigned. She said her husband is suffering from a rare bone cancer that requires her full attention. Nick Schifrin and Liz Landers report, and William Brangham discusses more with Larry Pfeiffer.

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  • News Wrap: Rubio meets with NATO allies amid troop level confusion
    In our news wrap Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with NATO allies amid confusion over recent statements on U.S. troop levels in Europe, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are banning funeral wakes and large gatherings to try and slow the Ebola outbreak and a judge in Tennessee dismissed the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
     

News Wrap: Rubio meets with NATO allies amid troop level confusion

22 May 2026 at 22:45
In our news wrap Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with NATO allies amid confusion over recent statements on U.S. troop levels in Europe, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are banning funeral wakes and large gatherings to try and slow the Ebola outbreak and a judge in Tennessee dismissed the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students

22 May 2026 at 22:40
As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what's being called a "learning recession" for American students. It's a problem that started long before the pandemic, according to the latest National Education Scorecard. William Brangham discussed more with Thomas Kane.

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