5/12/26: Trump Says Ceasefire On Life Support, Trump Desperate Gambit On Gas Prices, UFO Files Breakdown
This episode of Breaking Points, hosted by Saagar and Emily, covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions under the Trump administration, a proposed federal gas tax suspension amid soaring energy prices, the underwhelming release of UFO-related government files, and a broader discussion on econom
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