Conflict, Campaigns, and Commander-in-Chiefs Turned Performers

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May 08, 2026

We’re either on the verge of a deal — or on the verge of a prolonged conflict with Iran.

Against that backdrop, Kevin, Larry, and I covered a wide range of stories on today’s “The Morning Meeting,” from California’s increasingly competitive governor’s race to a debate over the greatest president-turned-performer, and plenty more in between.

And to all the moms in the 2WAY community: happy Mother’s Day weekend.

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“NEXT UP”

Yesterday on “Next Up,” I broke down Marco Rubio’s accelerating rise inside Republican politics and why more people are starting to see him as a real force in the 2028 conversation.

I also responded to the backlash over my “8 for ’28” rankings — and explained why some of the criticism may actually prove the larger point about how the race is already taking shape.

Plus, NewsNation’s Leland Vittert joined me for a wide-ranging discussion on Iran and the shifting balance of power in the Middle East, while Hyma Moore laid out how Democrats may try to blunt Rubio’s momentum before it grows stronger.