"He's kind of been a de facto shadow trade secretary the last 12 years."

Staff writer for The Atlantic @tyrangiel.bsky.social on Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO.

@stephruhle.bsky.social lists a few untrue statements President Trump has made about the Iran War in the past week.

"The corruption is endemic, it is systemic, and it is growing."

Questions of insider trading continue to loom over the Trump administration as the war in Iran drags on. @joshrogin.bsky.social , Ron Insana, and Dan Nathan discuss on the #11thHour.

"This is a real, brewing economic crisis globally."

Stocks slipped into the red today, but not as much as you would think given the state of the Iran war. Ron Insana and Dan Nathan join the #11thHour to discuss the ongoing impact of the conflict on the global economy.

"It's much more important to the Iranian government to stay in power, than it is for us to displace them from power."

Gautam Mukunda explains the imbalance between the U.S. and Iranian positions ahead of a second round of peace talks.

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TONIGHT: The U.S. and Iran prepare for a second round of peace talks led by Vice President Vance – the CFTC is reportedly investigating a series of suspiciously timed trades made minutes before key announcements on the Iran War – & Tim Cook steps down as Apple’s CEO.

"The gap between Main Street and Wall Street has never been wider."

Ron Insana and @crampell.bsky.social dig into how the Iran War is highlighting the extreme differences in the economy for the rich and the rest of us.

@pbump.com : "We should be skeptical that the Iranians will hold up their end of any deal, but we could have been more confident that they were going to do that when we were upholding our end of the deal as well."

The U.S. and Iran are discussing how potential negotiations will proceed, but trust remains an issue.

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TONIGHT: Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Conflicting statements continue between Trump and Iran – Oil prices decline as markets make big gains after Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open – & How Trump’s unpopular agenda could hurt midterm turnout.

"They're winning, but they want to win more."

@stephruhle.bsky.social talks to Teddy Schleifer about his reporting on sports betting's newly created super PAC aimed at influencing the 2026 election.

A mixed martial arts company linked to President Trump's eldest son is reportedly seeking government contracts to train military and police forces. @stephruhle.bsky.social breaks down the details.

"A lot of this is self-inflicted wounds."

Americans are bringing in larger tax refunds this year. But the increase may not be enough to keep pace with higher gas prices. @bhgreeley.bsky.social and Natasha Sarin discuss on the #11thHour.

"The Pope doesn't have anything to lose - he is saying this stuff from a moral standpoint."

@lacaldwelldc.bsky.social and @stephruhle.bsky.social react to Pope Leo's comments where he said "woe to those who manipulate religion" for their own gain.

@peterbakernyt.bsky.social and @stephruhle.bsky.social break down how Donald Trump has been "testing his base" in his second term.

"If we are not at under four-dollars a gallon, then you could see a lot of that played in commercials ahead of midterms."

President Trump's economic message keeps shifting, making it harder for his officials to land a winning argument with voters. The #11thHour #Nightcap discuss.

The second round of U.S.-Iran talks could begin next week, led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. But the two sides remain far apart on key issues.

Marc Short: "There is a concern about having two real estate developers be your lead negotiators, who are not Senate confirmed."

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TONIGHT: Pakistani officials say second round of peace talks between U.S. and Iran will likely happen next week – How Trump’s decisions are impacting the wallets of millions of Americans – & Trump’s DOJ continues to carry out his personal vendettas.

Despite the global instability caused by the Trump administration's war in Iran, the markets are doing well. @stephruhle.bsky.social reveals what her Wall Street sources are telling her.

"If he thinks he can bully and bluster this pope, I think it's a gross miscalculation."

@sykescharlie.bsky.social on how Trump's fight with Pope Leo may hurt Republicans with Catholic voters.

Trump says the war in Iran is "very close" to ending, despite stalled peace talks and the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

@markhertling.bsky.social: "Desire is not a strategy, and it's certainly not a negotiating tactic."

In just 60 seconds, @justinwolfers.bsky.social tells @stephruhle.bsky.social exactly how Trump's blockade shows the problem with his economic policy.

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TONIGHT: The International Monetary Fund warns that the Iran war could push economies into a global recession as Trump says peace talks could happen over the next few days – The rush to dominate AI as voters push back – & what Trump voters are saying ahead of the midterms.

Trouble brewing for the Trump family's crypto venture World Liberty Financial. @stephruhle.bsky.social gets into it.

The Last Thing Before We Go: "I owe everything to you."

Golfer Rory McIlroy gets emotional while thanking his parents after his back to back Masters Tournament win.

Investors in World Liberty Financial are raising concerns about the Trump family crypto venture.

But @chafkin.bsky.social points out that this was "designed to advantage the Trump family."