The president told Congress the Iran war was "terminated." The Secretary of Defense says there's still a ceasefire. Then Trump called it a "mini-war" on camera. So... which is it?

Today, Grant breaks down the War Powers Act deadline that forced Trump's hand, the new "Project Freedom" operation in the Strait of Hormuz, why gas just hit $4.50/gallon nationally, and what the polls say about where Americans actually stand.

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Can't get the story straight
01:20 The War Powers Act deadline explained
04:10 What is "Project Freedom" actually?
07:30 Iran fires on US ships — is the ceasefire over?
10:15 $4.50 gas & the economic toll
14:00 What the polls say (and why Trump won't believe them)
17:30 What comes next

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