Trump Claims “The Spoils” at the U.N.

Hosts see mounting damage to U.S. standing and Western political centrism, while doubting both Trump-Xi summitry and quick Iran/Ukraine resolutions.

• Trump bans critical outlets: The administration barred CNN, MSNBC ("MSNOW"), and Politico from White House press pool access over unfavorable coverage; five networks refused to run the pool feed in protest.
• Iran-U.S. talks resume: Witkoff and Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Iranian officials after Trump threatened "totally annihilating Iran"; hosts see a possible post-midterm deal but doubt reopening the Strait of Hormuz will satisfy Tehran.

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