The “rally around the flag” effect in public opinion is real, but doesn’t apply right now.

President Donald Trump’s campaign to reshape the federal workforce has left in its wake demoralized employees who have lost confidence in their ability to do their jobs, according to a new survey by the Partnership for Public Service.

The Pentagon has asked for an additional $200 billion from Congress to pay for the war against Iran, a person familiar with the matter said, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the campaign was ahead of schedule and disputed that the US was getting embroiled in a quagmire.

President Donald Trump has long complained about what he sees as unfair treatment from the major television networks. Now he’s employing a new enforcer in the fight: the Federal Communications Commission.

Plus, the Gulf will be transformed.