Why Trump is bringing a cage fight to the White House

Jun 9, 2026 15 min

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Strikes between Iran and Israel have stopped for now. But the back-and-forth between Israel and Hezbollah has complicated President Trump’s pursuit of a deal with Iran. The <a href="https://apple.news/ADICh0baRRZ-4lTgV0Umakg">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Alex Ward explains what’s at stake. On Sunday, the White House will host UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn. The <a href="https://apple.news/ArxyHg3UkS2KeieAmK9f0sg">Hollywood Reporter</a>’s Alex Weprin joins to discuss how the event came together. As the World Cup kicks off in North America, U.S. public-health officials are preparing for potential infectious-disease outbreaks with fewer resources than they had during the pandemic. <a href="https://apple.news/AJC1DNQ44TCiEazzXyQGR8Q">Politico</a>’s Rachel Bluth explains what they’re on the lookout for. Plus, what to expect as South Carolina <a href="https://apple.news/A35typnHmTB6cUT59iLETxw">primary</a> voters head to the polls, Los Angeles has <a href="https://apple.news/AAWJ0TaOhT8u2HluZkMI45g">picked</a> its candidates for the mayoral race, and why Vice President Vance is bringing <a href="https://apple.news/APgpF-JPyTvqYBUF8bVYe6Q">chickens</a> to the Naval Observatory. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

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