Mid-Day Update: July 27, 2026

John breaks down the news of the day, including the DNC's financial struggles as it puts its headquarters up as collateral for a $15 million loan ahead of the critical 2026 midterm elections, recent firings by acting DNI Bill Pulte aimed at reducing the size of the office, and polling data reveals that a strong majority of Americans believe the U.S. should take decisive action regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and its threats to international shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.