Alex Witt Reports

U.S. strikes Iran after renewed missile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:08:30 +0000

July 12, 2026; 3pm: Flags are at half-staff in tribute to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71. Graham’s office said he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” MS NOW has learned emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at Graham’s home near Capitol Hill. He had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Tributes are pouring in from around the world. Meanwhile, renewed escalations and tit-for-tat strikes in Iran following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran escalations, reporter subpoenas, and a Democratic Senate showdown after Platner’s withdrawal

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:08:08 +0000

July 12, 2026; 2pm: Flags are at half-staff in tribute to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71. Graham’s office said he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” MS NOW has learned emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at Graham’s home near Capitol Hill. He had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Tributes are pouring in from around the world. Meanwhile, renewed escalations and tit-for-tat strikes in Iran following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bipartisan outpouring, condolences following Senator Lindsey Graham’s death

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:07:37 +0000

July 12, 2026; 1pm: Flags are at half-staff in tribute to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71. Graham’s office said he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” MS NOW has learned emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at Graham’s home near Capitol Hill. He had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Tributes are pouring in from around the world. Meanwhile, renewed escalations and tit-for-tat strikes in Iran following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The U.S. and Iran crisis deepens: Resumed strikes, a collapsed ceasefire and looming deadlines

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:08:27 +0000

July 11, 2026; 2pm: It’s been 134 days since the U.S. first struck Iranian targets. Today, new threats from both the U.S. and Iran are raising fears the fragile three-week-old agreement could collapse. Plus, new scrutiny over FBI Director Kash Patel, the latest on the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston, and the administration’s third round of intelligence official firings.

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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:06:47 +0000

July 11, 2026; 1pm: It’s been 134 days since the U.S. first struck Iranian targets. Today, new threats from both the U.S. and Iran are raising fears the fragile three-week-old agreement could collapse. Plus, new scrutiny over FBI Director Kash Patel, the latest on the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston, and the administration’s third round of intelligence official firings.

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Houston community calls for independent investigation after fatal ICE shooting

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:01:44 +0000

July 11, 2026; 3pm: It’s been 134 days since the U.S. first struck Iranian targets. Today, new threats from both the U.S. and Iran are raising fears the fragile three-week-old agreement could collapse. Plus, new scrutiny over FBI Director Kash Patel, the latest on the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston, and the administration’s third round of intelligence official firings.

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Silent Surge: ICE detains 10,000 people over a five-day span

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:24:30 +0000

July 5, 2026; 3 pm: President Trump delivered a speech during America’s historic 250th celebration, struggling to stay on script and repeatedly warning of a communist menace. Meanwhile, the president said the reflecting pool will be drained and fixed after this weekend. Overseas, Iran enters day two of its days-long funeral honoring late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Three of his sons were among the mourners, but not their brother, Khamenei’s successor.

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Maggie Haberman on ‘Regime Change,’ Trump’s 2nd term, and America 250

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0000

July 5, 2026; 2 pm: President Trump delivered a speech during America’s historic 250th celebration, struggling to stay on script and repeatedly warning of a communist menace. Meanwhile, the president said the reflecting pool will be drained and fixed after this weekend. Overseas, Iran enters day two of its days-long funeral honoring late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Three of his sons were among the mourners, but not their brother, Khamenei’s successor.

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Fireworks and Waterworks: Severe weather delays Trump’s July Fourth speech

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:18:26 +0000

July 5, 2026; 1 pm: President Trump delivered a speech during America’s historic 250th celebration, struggling to stay on script and repeatedly warning of a communist menace. Meanwhile, the president said the reflecting pool will be drained and fixed after this weekend. Overseas, Iran enters day two of its days-long funeral honoring late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Three of his sons were among the mourners, but not their brother, Khamenei’s successor.

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Huge crowds gather in Iran as days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader begin

pods@versantmedia.com (Alex Witt) — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:24:08 +0000

June 28, 2026; 3 pm: Celebrations around the country for America’s 250th Independence day are underway, including flyover and maritime shows in New York, with the iconic Times Square Ball dropping eight times, one for each of the U.S. and territory time zones. But, complications are arising, too. Virginia health officials are concerned about the air quality in Washington, DC as tonight’s fireworks are being billed as the largest display to date. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is still gripping much of the country.

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Was Trump’s Freedom Fair a flop? America 250 celebration underwhelms attendees

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:22:20 +0000

June 28, 2026; 2 pm: Celebrations around the country for America’s 250th Independence day are underway, including flyover and maritime shows in New York, with the iconic Times Square Ball dropping eight times, one for each of the U.S. and territory time zones. But, complications are arising, too. Virginia health officials are concerned about the air quality in Washington, DC as tonight’s fireworks are being billed as the largest display to date. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is still gripping much of the country.

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America at 250: Where Democracy Stands at Landmark Anniversary

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:19:58 +0000

June 28, 2026; 1 pm: Celebrations around the country for America’s 250th Independence day are underway, including flyover and maritime shows in New York, with the iconic Times Square Ball dropping eight times, one for each of the U.S. and territory time zones. But, complications are arising, too. Virginia health officials are concerned about the air quality in Washington, DC as tonight’s fireworks are being billed as the largest display to date. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is still gripping much of the country.

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Peace talks on pause?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:13:24 +0000

June 28, 2026; 3 pm: The U.S. military is announcing new tit-for-tat strikes after Iran said it hit U.S. military bases. Both sides are accusing the other of breaching the ceasefire, and President Trump is again threatening to use military force to “complete the job.” Meanwhile, a new alarm over Trump’s push to rewrite election rules, and our experts are in place to discuss.

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Today on the Hill: Epstein files, TPS fallout and political turmoil

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:13:04 +0000

June 28, 2026; 2 pm: The U.S. military is announcing new tit-for-tat strikes after Iran said it hit U.S. military bases. Both sides are accusing the other of breaching the ceasefire, and President Trump is again threatening to use military force to “complete the job.” Meanwhile, a new alarm over Trump’s push to rewrite election rules, and our experts are in place to discuss.

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Strength test: U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement under growing pressure

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:12:45 +0000

June 28, 2026; 1 pm: The U.S. military is announcing new tit-for-tat strikes after Iran said it hit U.S. military bases. Both sides are accusing the other of breaching the ceasefire, and President Trump is again threatening to use military force to “complete the job.” Meanwhile, a new alarm over Trump’s push to rewrite election rules, and our experts are in place to discuss.

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Camouflaging corruption: VP Vance downplays Watergate, compares himself to Nixon

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:34:28 +0000

June 27, 2026; 3 pm: The U.S. and Iran each conducted retaliatory strikes as the war with Iran reached its latest escalation since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding last week. President Trump responds to the recent primary victories by three Democratic socialist candidates, rolling out a new message ahead of the midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson warns conservatives that Democrats could target Trump, his donors and family members if they take control of the House in November.

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President Trump demands Congress sign the SAVE Act to pass the housing bill

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:33:52 +0000

June 27, 2026; 2 pm: The U.S. and Iran each conducted retaliatory strikes as the war with Iran reached its latest escalation since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding last week. President Trump responds to the recent primary victories by three Democratic socialist candidates, rolling out a new message ahead of the midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson warns conservatives that Democrats could target Trump, his donors and family members if they take control of the House in November.

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Peace in peril? U.S. and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes since signed agreement

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:31:45 +0000

June 27, 2026; 1 pm: The U.S. and Iran each conducted retaliatory strikes as the war with Iran reached its latest escalation since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding last week. President Trump responds to the recent primary victories by three Democratic socialist candidates, rolling out a new message ahead of the midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson warns conservatives that Democrats could target Trump, his donors and family members if they take control of the House in November.

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Back to the Table: U.S. and Iran Resume Talks after a Tense Day One

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:28:45 +0000

June 21, 2026; 3 pm: As the war with Iran reaches its fourth month, peace talks are off to a troubled start in Switzerland. Despite Vance appearing to extend an olive branch, Trump launched a wave of new threats toward Iran, resulting in the Iranian delegation considering a departure from the high-stakes talks. Back in the U.S., voting is underway in crowded Democratic primaries as the party prepares for midterms this fall. Plus, the hefty price tag to renovate DC’s Reflecting Pool, as algae growth shows no signs of slowing down.

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Talks on Thin Ice: Iran Delegation Considers Walking Away From Negotiating Table

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:25:29 +0000

June 21, 2026; 2 pm: As the war with Iran reaches its fourth month, peace talks are off to a troubled start in Switzerland. Despite Vance appearing to extend an olive branch, Trump launched a wave of new threats toward Iran, resulting in the Iranian delegation considering a departure from the high-stakes talks. Back in the U.S., voting is underway in crowded Democratic primaries as the party prepares for midterms this fall. Plus, the hefty price tag to renovate DC’s Reflecting Pool, as algae growth shows no signs of slowing down.

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President Trump & Vice President Vance Send Mixed Messages During Strained U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:23:26 +0000

June 21, 2026; 1 pm: As the war with Iran reaches its fourth month, peace talks are off to a troubled start in Switzerland. Despite Vance appearing to extend an olive branch, Trump launched a wave of new threats toward Iran, resulting in the Iranian delegation considering a departure from the high-stakes talks. Back in the U.S., voting is underway in crowded Democratic primaries as the party prepares for midterms this fall. Plus, the hefty price tag to renovate DC’s Reflecting Pool, as algae growth shows no signs of slowing down.

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Switzerland Talks on the Table as Disputes Intensify over Strait of Hormuz, Iran War Memorandum

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0000

June 20, 2026; 3 pm: Iran says it shut down the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. and Israel of breaching an agreed-upon ceasefire. Israel, meanwhile, says it's acting in self-defense against Hezbollah attacks. On "Alex Witt Reports," we're joined by Retired Admiral and former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby to understand what's taking place at the strait. Back in Washington, a different kind of controversy: paint is peeling, and algae is spreading in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, raising questions about the $14 million project.

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What to Expect in the Coming Days for the Fragile Iran War Talks

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:14:22 +0000

June 20, 2026; 2 pm: Iran says it shut down the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. and Israel of breaching an agreed-upon ceasefire. Israel, meanwhile, says it's acting in self-defense against Hezbollah attacks. Back in Washington, a different kind of controversy: paint is peeling, and algae is spreading in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, raising questions about the $14 million project.

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Another Test for the U.S.-Iran Agreement: Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:12:47 +0000

June 20, 2026; 1 pm: Iran says it shut down the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. and Israel of breaching an agreed-upon ceasefire. Israel, meanwhile, says it's acting in self-defense against Hezbollah attacks. Back in Washington, a different kind of controversy: paint is peeling, and algae is spreading in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, raising questions about the $14 million project.

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What’s in the potential U.S.-Iran framework? Signatures in question as night falls in the Middle East

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:23:55 +0000

June 14, 2026, 3pm:

On President Trump’s 80th birthday, the White House is pushing Iran to sign a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Meanwhile, the president also lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today over Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, Lebanon, which could threaten the agreement. And one day after Trump’s name was removed from the Kennedy Center, the sign remains covered by a tarp.

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Where the latest Iran agreement stands now, plus more on Fight Night at the White House

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:21:42 +0000

June 14, 2026, 2pm:

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Ready or not? Where the back and forth on a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran stands now

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:19:37 +0000

June 14, 2026, 1pm: On President Trump’s 80th birthday, the White House is pushing Iran to sign a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Meanwhile, the president also lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today over Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, Lebanon, which could threaten the agreement. And one day after Trump’s name was removed from the Kennedy Center, the sign remains covered by a tarp.

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Where the latest Iran ‘deal’ stands now, plus a preview of Fight Night at the White House

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:05:39 +0000

June 13, 2026; 3 pm: The President said a deal with Iran is “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” followed by the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran remained cautious about timing but did not rule out a deal in the coming days.

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Deal or no deal? Where Trump’s latest push to end the war with Iran stands now

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:03:07 +0000

June 13, 2026; 2 pm: The President said a deal with Iran is “scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” followed by the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran remained cautious about timing but did not rule out a deal in the coming days.

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It’s gone. Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center. Plus, whether the latest ‘deal’ with Iran is really happening

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:27:17 +0000

June 13, 2026, 1 pm: President Trump loses the fight to keep his name on the Kennedy Center, announces the U.S. and Iran peace memorandum will be signed tomorrow. Meanwhile, growing concerns after the Justice Department's antitrust division signed off on Paramount Skydance's $111 billion bid for Warner Brothers Discovery.

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Alex Witt Reports

pods@versantmedia.com (Alex Witt) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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